FW: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Expired N95 masks and face shields

[Sue Walker]

Great topic Kareen and something that the ACIPC might be able to get behind.
Ive often wondered about the science that sits behind the expiry date on consumables used in various health care settings from ED curtains and pillows through to masks etc.

Does such research exist to support dating of consumables?
Cheers
Sue

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Kareen Dunlop
Sent: Friday, 13 May 2022 6:58 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Expired N95 masks and face shields

Hi Jay
A very topical subject to raise and something that has been brought to my attention numerous times over the last 8 years whilst volunteering in Cambodia. In resource poor countries I advised early on in the pandemic, that they were better to use expired N95 masks than not at all, but just to make sure that the head strap had no sign of perishing and still gives a really good fit (got them to double stretch the bands vigorously). As for face shields, I truly cannot see how they can expire, other than the actual straps if they are rubber and could perish over time.

I see a lot of waste in healthcare due to the expiry date of consumables such as TED stockings that simply can’t expire. We used to be able to ship these to 3rd world countries but can no longer do this.

I’d love to see the “expiry” date challenged on products where the integrity and usefulness of the product determines that is should not have an expiry date. Sure I am opening up a can of worms! Maybe it is something we should discuss at ACPIC and I’m sure Martin could wade in on this. All the best.
kind regards

Kareen Dunlop
RN.ND. Dip Herbal Med. Grad Dip Acupuncture
Grad Cert Nursing Education. Cert Infection Control

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On Friday, 13 May 2022, 12:32:02 pm AWST, Jay Kaur <kaurjay321@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello Brain trusts

I was seeking informatio on dealing with expired N95 masks and face shields. Interested to hear if you had extension grantedby supplier and process?

kind regards

Jay kaur
CNC
BC
Vic
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