ASTM F / FM – Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using. ASTM F / FM – ASTM International (ASTM). Title. “Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by . STANDARD USED: ASTM F, Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective. Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens .
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It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior adtm use. Additional tests should be considered that assess the impact of storage conditions and shelf life on disposable products and the impact of laundering and sterilization on reusable products.
In one of the 60 mL compartments capacity the viral suspension of exposure is introduced, containing the bacteriophage Phi-X and in the opposite compartment the appearance of liquid or the presence of the virus is detected. Please see the full standard for complete details. Work Item s – proposed revisions of this standard. This test method is based on Test Method F for measuring resistance of chemical protective clothing materials to penetration by liquids.
The test is carried out observing the penetration of liquid without pressure for 5 minutes, followed by 1 minute at the indicated pressure 1. This test method is used to measure the resistance of materials used in protective clothing to penetration by blood-borne pathogens using a surrogate microbe under conditions of continuous liquid contact.
The possible alterations of the protective material due to physical, chemical or thermal effects should be taken into account, since in this case they would negatively influence the behavior of the material, so that in case it can occur, the tests should be carried out before exposures to such material, physical, chemical or thermal conditions that may deteriorate it.
The visual detection technique of this test method is supplemented with a biologically based assay capable of detecting virus under the specified test conditions.
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The exposure is carried out for a specified time and under a selected pressure. Test Method A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids — Determination of resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood-borne pathogens – Test method using Phi-X bacteriophage. Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: Inferences for protection from other pathogens must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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This method is specifically defined for a penetration model of hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus, and it is considered by extension that if it resists penetration by these viruses, it will atsm resist penetration by larger microorganisms like bacteria.
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This test method is normally used to evaluate specimens from individual finished items of protective clothing and individual samples of materials that are candidates for items of protective clothing.
Some studies, however, suggest that mechanical pressures asstm kPa [50 psig] can occur during actual clinical use 56. The material used in the protective garment will pass or fail in the test, depending on whether it resists penetration is not traversed or allows it to be traversed.
These protective garments can be, for example, gloves, aprons, masks, hoods, or boots, among others. Active view current version of standard. Any visual or virological evidence of penetration will indicate the inability of the material to resist penetration.
Many factors can effect the wetting and penetration characteristics of body fluids, such as: The pressure used under normal conditions corresponds to The method described in these standards, evaluates the effectiveness of materials used in the manufacture of protective garments against bloodborne pathogens asm a surrogate virus suspended in a liquid, simulating the spontaneous contact conditions in a sanitary environment.
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The pieces of the evaluated materials are recommended to have about 75 mm on each side, of which a 57 mm diameter circle is exposed. D Test Method for Retention Characteristics of 0.
The method is evaluated by two procedures: Because of the length of time required to complete this method, it may not be suitable for use as a material or protective clothing quality control or quality assurance procedure.
Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, sstm, surgical gowns and full body suits Medical protective asttm.
A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method. To protect themselves from infectious agents transmitted by blood, health personnel should wear protective asttm made of materials that prevent microbes or viruses from passing through.
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The integrity of the protective barrier may also be compromised during use by such effects as flexing and abrasion 8. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits. Therefore, it is important f671 understand that this test method does not simulate all the physical stresses and pressures that might be exerted on protective clothing materials during actual use.
This test method does not address the design, overall construction and components, or interfaces of garments or other factors which may affect the overall protection offered by the protective clothing.
A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Trace Laboratories – Denver, CO, This site uses cookies and similar technologies. A retaining screen is used to support the specimen. Health professionals who treat and care for patients can be exposed to biological fluids that can transmit diseases.