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HSE recommends FFP2 masks for healthcare workers

04 Jan 2022

HSE guidance has been updated to state that FFP2 masks must be worn by healthcare workers in all settings where they are caring for patients. Respirator Masks Respirator masks (FFP2) are to be worn by healthcare workers in all...

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When are surgical face masks used?

24 Nov 2021

In the first of this series of face mask related posts – the medical face mask guide, I gave you an overview of the different types of face masks used in medical settings. Today’s post describes the different uses...

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The Irema medical face mask guide

12 Nov 2021

This is the first in a series of face mask related blogs. Keep an eye out for future posts.   Medical face masks come in two forms – surgical and respirator. Surgical masks protect the people around the wearer...

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Introducing Facemate Anti-splash Type IIR with elasticated ear loops

30 Sep 2021

Facemate Anti-splash Type IIR surgical mask is a 3 ply mask with elasticated ear loops containing a splash resistant layer to protect the wearer against fluid splashes. Splash resistant layer against bodily fluids Bacterial Filtration Efficiency >98% Adjustable nose...

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Irema helps combat Wuhan Coronavirus

23 Jan 2020

Irema, Ireland’s only surgical and respirator mask manufacturer, is seeing echoes of 2003 and 2009 with the spread of the ‘Wuhan’ Coronavirus. The virus which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in mid December 2019 has seen people...

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Irema becomes MDR compliant

10 Oct 2019

Irema becomes MDR compliant (Medical Devices Regulation (2017/745/EU)) more than a year in advance of its coming into effect. Irema is a byword for quality and compliance in the manufacture of medical face masks for numerous OEM clients and under...

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