FDA Guidances Cover Decontamination, Bioburden Reduction Systems For COVID-19 Masks, Respirators
Executive Summary
In a pair of guidance documents the US agency explains clearance options and its enforcement policy for sponsors of devices used to reduce contaminants in COVID-19 masks and respirators.
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