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The Mask that Deactivates the Coronavirus

A team of scientists from the University of Toronto has tested and found that the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 can be stopped by the TrioMed Active...

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

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A team of scientists from the University of Toronto has tested and found that the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 can be stopped by the TrioMed Active mask. The outer surface of the mask deactivates 99% of viruses within a few minutes.

The Type IIR TrioMed Active Mask uses TrioMed technology and provides an extended level of active protection for healthcare professionals and the general public. Patented antimicrobial technology is at the heart of the company's entire line of medical products such as dressings, gloves, hats, gowns and other personal protective equipment sold worldwide.

A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control found that people touch their face an average of 23 times per hour. In addition, according to a study published in The Lancet Microbe, the coronavirus stays on the outer layer of masks is up to 7 days. These two scientific publications demonstrate a serious flaw in the level of protection of all mask wearers.

“The TrioMed Active Mask is the first and only respiratory protection that has been scientifically proven to deactivate the virus that causes COVID-19 and therefore significantly reduces the risk of infection for the user,” says Pierre Jean Messier, Founder and CEO of i3 Biomedical Inc.“Our company has spent years and millions of dollars developing this antimicrobial technology. The resulting products are used by the medical community around the world and have been tested by independent laboratories to kill numerous microbes such as MRSA, VRE, E-Coli, Staphylococcus Aureus, influenza virus and now SARS-CoV-2 ... This third-party scientific testing confirms TrioMed's leadership position in medical antimicrobial technology available in the global fight against COVID-19.”

Features and Benefits of TrioMed Active mask

The active antimicrobial protection of the outer layer of the mask deactivates 99% of the SARS 2 coronavirus and the H1N1 influenza virus.

  • Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE)> 99.9%
  • Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE)> 99.9%
  • Complies with European medical device standard EN 14683 type IIR
  • 5-year shelf life

Source: www.newswire.ca

Related reading: A Suit that Protect Dentist from Coronavirus.

References

  1. [1]World Health Organization. Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023–2030 World Health Organization. 2024. Available at: source
  2. [2]FDI World Dental Federation. Vision 2030: Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All FDI World Dental Federation. 2021. Available at: source

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Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

Dr. Rockson Samuel is a dental surgeon, healthcare content strategist, and Founder and Chief Dentist of Indira Dental Clinic in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He provides comprehensive general and family dental care with professional interests in endodontics, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry, preventive care and patient education. A graduate of K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he also has formal training in management and digital marketing. As Community Leader at DentalReach, he contributes to dental publishing, professional education, international media partnerships and the development of evidence-informed resources for dentists.