FDA: Surgical Mask and Gown Conservation Strategies – Letter to Healthcare Providers
April 10, 2020AUTHORITY: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
DATE PRODUCED: Content current as of April 5, 2020
TYPE: Guidance/Protocol
THE QUESTIONS IT ANSWERS:
- Where can staff go to try to secure more personal protective equipment?
- What should organizations do if they do not have a sufficient supply of PPE?
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
The FDA has issued a letter to healthcare providers that summarizes the CDC guidance for conserving surgical masks and gowns in the face of limited supply. In this letter, the FDA has requested that anyone facing potential or actual supply issues should email information to the FDA at deviceshortages@fda.hhs.gov.
