Respirator Mask Clearance and Fitting

Many employees working at Michigan Medicine and on campus are required to wear the appropriate respirator to complete their work. Michigan Medicine employees are enrolled in the Enterprise Health Respirator Fit Testing Health Surveillance Panel based on the needs and requirements of their role within the department they work. Prior to an employee using respiratory protection, they must be medically cleared, fit and trained on proper use. Employees must not be assigned tasks requiring the use of a respirator until they have successfully completed the following steps:

  1. Receive medical clearance from Occupational Health Services (OHS) after completing the OSHA Respirator Questionnaire.
    • OHS reviews all OSHA Respirator Questionnaires and provides medical clearance for both Michigan Medicine and designated campus employees.
  2. Be successfully fit tested (N95) or trained and educated on the Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
    • OHS completes fit testing and PAPR training for Michigan Medicine employees, only.
    • Campus employees are tested and/or trained by EHS.
  3. Staff working in specialized environments or in a role that requires use of specialized equipment may be required to complete additional medical clearance, testing and/or training. Check with your supervisor for further details.

Additional Respirator Fit Testing Information 

FDA Halyard Respirator Guideline Update

According to the FDA, the following surgical N95 respirators by O&M Halyard can be used according to the product labeling for respiratory and fluid barrier protection to the wearer (exclusion noted below):

  • Manufacturer Device Name: FLUIDSHIELD Surgical N95 Respirator Mask, Orange (Regular), Level 3            
    Model Number: 76727
    Device Identifier (DI) Number: 20680651467274
  • Manufacturer Device Name: FLUIDSHIELD Surgical N95 Respirator Mask, Orange (Small), Level 3
    Model Number: 76827
    Device Identifier (DI) Number: 20680651468271

Exclusion: Be aware that on August 9, 2023, O&M Halyard initiated a voluntary recall of FLUIDSHIELD Surgical N95 Respirator Mask, Orange (Small), Level 3, Model 46827, Lot Number AM2164811 because this lot failed particulate filtration testing and should not be used.  This recall is a product removal of the affected lot in distribution. 

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