HALYARD-46727 FLUIDSHIELD N95 Particulate Filter Respirator and Face Mask, Headband, Regular Size, Orange (Box of 35)

The job is front & center with the public and with compromised family members, I needed to level up masking since the Omicron (stealth) variant is surging. After 2 years of wearing "homemade" masks (3 layers, 2 HTC plus 1 filter layer) daily, I felt it was time to buy something NIOSH certified. There are lots of fake KN95 masks out there, but these came from the original manufacturer, made in the USA and are medical grade. They are a bit tricky to put on, and the fit across the nose is tight, but when molded to your face, they absolutely lock in or out respiratory particles! Sure the "duck bill" style looks funny, (I even drew on some duck nostrils which make people smile) but fit over fashion is important! One thing I noticed is that they are easier to breathe in compared to all the other masks I've worn. I'm practicing the "wear it 1 day, into the paper sack for 3 days" like I've seen medical staff do, to get the maximum use out of them. So far, that has worked well. The box they came in is thin and got kinda munched in transit, but it didn't hurt the product. Also, they are not "sterile" and come boxed loose.

I've ordered these masks twice now, and will probably order them again. I don't often need to mask up in public these days (though one never knows when that might change again), and so most of my use for these masks is as an all-purpose smoke and dust mask. I've used nearly all I've bought for dusty yard work and house maintenance. I do some woodworking, and these masks do a great job of filtering super-fine MDF dust and sanding dust. They're more comfortable than semi-rigid masks and work much better than the cup-shaped masks sold in hardware stores. They fit me very well, with almost no air leaks over the bridge of my nose. This is the first soft mask I've tried that didn't leak a lot of air over that spot. Those metal nose strips on most masks just never work for me. For the first time ever, there's no air leak to fog my glasses. The large, duckbill shape and slightly pink filter material isn't the most fashionable option for a public promenade, but the design is effective and so is the filter fabric. This is the only soft N95 or KN95 filter I've ever tried that didn't leak heavily or collapse on my nose and mouth when I am breathing heavier than normal. This design and fabric hold their shape when I inhale, more air gets in than a typical mask and I can still breath. The extra space around my mouth and nose is really what makes this design work well for me. It doesn't have the clinging-too-close feel of most masks, but it seals tightly. The strap behind my neck can get to be irritating, and the one over my head needs a horn or something to hook it on so that it'll stay in place. I don't know that these issues can be fixed except by using wider, more expensive and more wasteful, straps on the mask. Minor issues compared to the benefit of the nose box and ability to breathe relatively freely.

These are legitimate N95 masks. Most people complaining about how tight they are, don't understand what N95 masks are supposed to do and how they do it... they are supposed to have a tight/snug seal around your face with no air gaps at all. This is what separates them from basic surgical masks, and even most KF94 and KN95s. That is why, if you remember, the pictures of healthcare workers who wore N95 masks all day long, had dents along their cheeks and noses. The tight seal is needed to protect the person wearing it. I've been in the healthcare field for over 15yrs and have worn up to 8 masks a day (and many Halyard surgical masks, at that). At the beginning of the pandemic, I used ASTM Level 3 surgical masks and as the more contagious strains took hold, I graduated to the KF94s. Recently, with the newest super contagious variants, I felt I needed to upgrade to the N95s as I started to travel. This mask has been the most breathable mask I've ever worn due to the large air chamber/pocket. It also does not get all wet on the nose piece area from my sweat like my KF94s do. I felt very protected on the plane and trains/subways with this mask on. Yes, it's tight...yes, it looks silly...yes, it's a hassle to get on and off. But that is an easy trade-off for the protection and breathability that it offers. It takes some practice to put it on/take it off. (Just google the mask and you'll find a video on the proper method, direct from the company) The bands are different from what most people are used to. I found that they do stretch, but you just have to ease into the stretch, gently and slowly, as you put it over your head/neck. I consider my head kind of on the bigger side and it fits fine (albeit, snug, but again that is not a bad thing). I wore one mask for nearly 12hrs on a long travel day and yes, at that point it was getting to be uncomfortable and I couldn't wait to take it off. But I truly felt protected and would say 8hrs in them would still be totally fine for me. Lastly, they do a good job as I had them professionally tested for proper fit and filtration before using. 5 stars for the product. I am grateful Amazon offers these for the general public to purchase at a fair price, currently. My only complaint and it seems many others agree, is that either storage, handling or shipping absolutely messes up the box packaging and the masks can be compromised because of it. Minus 1 star for this. I don't want my masks spilling out of a broken, smashed up box and being contaminated before reaching me. The company or Amazon need to do better on this front, by sealing each box and rethinking proper shipping/handling/storage protocols for this product so as not to damage the box/masks.

I saw these mentioned on Amazon as a "gold standard" for front line workers. I'm not any front line worker, just an ordinary 75 year old female retiree. But since I also have underlying heart and diabetes conditions, and scared of dying from Covid, I wanted the best protection possible for doctor's appointments and shopping in stores for items and groceries that I can't get delivered. Got 35 of these for around $83 here, the most I've spent for masks, but deemed it necessary to avoid the worst, as one feeble mask doesn't seem adequate any more. They arrived in a huge bubble envelope, containing a flimsy box that was spilling open and no cellophane wrapping at all for the masks. However, I read that there are no "sterile" masks made anyway, so guess these will do it. I tried one on as directed in the pamphlet, and I can see why the many positive reviews. I had had to guess which size would fit me, and almost bought the small since my head & face are small, but am 5'6" and not really a "tiny" person. So I bought the regular size. Luckily and surprisingly, it seems to be a perfect, complete fit. Comfortably snug all around my smallish head & face. Perfect around my nose & sides of face and can pull it well under my chin for a nice comfortable fit. NO LEAKS AT ALL that I can perceive. Unusually good. Best I've found. Best of all, I can breathe comfortably in this thing unlike other N95's I've tried, including 3M. Haven't yet tested for amount of time it will stay comfortable on my outside trips, but think I'll be re-ordering these when needed.

This "regular" sized product is sized for a child. I realize that these should be snug, but I cannot speak while wearing these without them popping up, the jawline portion of mask pops up to my bottom lip and the nose wire pops up too, so they are useless. I did not read the reviews because I have used these before - - something is wrong, maybe these are not intended for US market, I don't know. But I will give them to someone with kids if they want to wear something during flu season since they cannot be returned even though obviously defective in terms of sizing.

This is the same brand and item number that I have used in hospitals whilst taking care of patients on respiratory/droplet precautions for the last 15 years. It is meant to be a "tight" fit to reduce potential exposure to airborne pathogens. However, for one to know their size, they must undergo a "fit test," which is usually conducted for Healthcare providers in facilities. It is difficult to place the n95 mask on due to its design and the headbands. There are instructions in the pamphlet that is in the package. Over time, it gets easier to place the mask on. The price is expensive, but it is medical grade. The box is not sealed with plastic wrap, so it is possible for the masks to fall out of the box during shipping. I am not sure if it is because these masks are usually sold in bulk, so they are not individually shrink wrapped. Fortunately, my box was not unsettled during transit. Essentially, if you want medical grade N95 masks and wear a size regular, definitely consider purchasing. I am 100% pleased with my purchase.

These seem to provide great protection from airborne viruses. I've been pairing them with nasal spray and feel very safe, and haven't gotten sick since I started using both about 4 months ago, as opposed to sometimes catching something whole using the baggy surgical masks previously. It's hard to find masks that fit tightly AND don't exacerbate my chronic pain, and these are great for hours of wear. I actually like the duckbill design, it looks very cute. If you are someone with a larger hat size, the straps might not be able to go around your head. But for my head and face shape, it works great. I feel like I have a lot of room to talk and move my mouth inside the mask. And I also love how many you get per box! Very economical. They are quite easy to take on and off, and fold flat for storage very nicely. Because they go under the chin, and don't usually fog up my glasses, they are also a great replacement for a face scarf on very cold days.

I work in a hospital and as far as I can tell these are medical grade n95s. There are reports of counterfeit n95s being sold and I cannot absolutely vouch for the authenticity of these masks. However, to my eye these do seem to be authentic. There is a link to this Amazon page from the company’s website, the NIOSH numbers match n95s that I receive from my hospital. Some reviewers have complained that they are not sealed or individually wrapped. To me this is not a concern about authenticity because this is how we are used to receive them in the hospital- they always come stacked in an unsealed box. They are not intended to be sterile. It’s important to remember that you have to be fit tested to ensure that a specific style/brand/size of n95 will provide adequate protection. (In the medical field, fit testing is performed by trained staff in hospitals. ) Also, these are designed to be single use; the straps are not designed for prolonged or multi-use and will likely become looser and maybe break over time and use, which may affect how good the fit is. I’ve worn many n95s but this brand and size has always been my favorite because of how good the fit is for me. But I’ve been fit tested for these. It is comfortable and I can wear these for 12 hours at a time without much discomfort. If you have not been fit tested and you want prolonged or multi use, single use n95s may not be the best or most reliable. You may want to try industrial use reusable elastomeric respirators like those by 3m where you can test how good the fit is on your own by blocking the intakes. 3/5 stars because the box opened inside the delivery box and some spilled out. But this doesn’t concern me with regards their efficacy. Two times the straps broke when trying to put it on for the second time. This is annoying and hasn’t happened with the masks I get from my hospital. However, as I mentioned, these are not designed for multi use.

Best value for money

Ideal para hospitalización

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