Comparison of PIPES with GoI specifications for PPEs

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1	GoI specifications
2	Coverall (medium and large)	PIPES	Comments
3	Impermeable to blood and body fluids	Yes	The basic material is non-porous
4	Single use	Yes	Can be recycled if cleaned and disinfected
5	Avoid culturally unacceptable colors e.g. black	Yes
6	Light colors are preferable to better detect possible contamination	Yes	Currently, a mix of colors with blue or white body cover along with transparent head, arms and foot
7	Thumb/finger loops to anchor sleeves in place	No	Anchored with bands at the wrist. It can be done if necessary, but not preferred.
8	Quality compliant with following standard a. Meets or exceeds ISO 16603 class 3 exposure pressure, or equivalent	Yes	Some manufacturers of PIPES Kit have received this certification
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10	Face Shield	PIPES	Comments
11	Made of clear plastic and provides good visibility to both the wearer and the patient	Yes	The full face/head cover is made out of clear plastic and provides good visibility. No separate goggles are required and can be worn over spectacles.
12	Adjustable band to attach firmly around the head and fit snuggly against the forehead	Yes	Below the clear plastic face/head cover, another full head cover made of elastic cotton hosiery secures the hair and provides comfort from sweat
13	Fog resistant (preferable)	No (only partially with a vent at the back of the head)	An upgrade with anti-fog coating on clear plastic is being developed to resist fogging.
14	Completely covers the sides and length of the face	Yes
15	May be re-usable (made of material which can be cleaned and disinfected) or disposable	Yes	The material can be washed with boiling water or chlorine water. While autoclave at lower pressure has been tested ok, however, high pressure autoclave may melt it.
16	Quality compliant with following standard a. Meets or exceeds ISO 16603 class 3 exposure pressure, or equivalent	Not tested
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18	Shoe Cover	PIPES	Comments
19	Made up of the same fabric as of coverall	Yes
20	Should cover the entire shoe and reach above ankles	Yes
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22	Gloves	PIPES	Comments
23	Nitrile • Non-sterile • Powder free •	Not provided. Needs to be procured separately.	The goal of this kit is open-source mass production using polyethylene, which cannot be used to make gloves.
24	Outer gloves preferably reach mid-forearm (minimum 280 mm total length)	Yes. Outer gloves provided that runs above the wrist
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26	Eye cover/Goggles	PIPES	Comment
27	With transparent glasses, zero power, well fitting, covered from all sides with elastic band/or adjustable holder.	No additional eye cover/goggles required. Sealed face shield provides visibility.	The head/face shield cover is designed in such a way that it provides protection to entire face from exposure. No additional glasses are necessary and thus, not provided
28	Good seal with the skin of the face	Not applicable	Head cover in our kit plays the role of the goggles, separate googles not required
29	Flexible frame to easily fit all face contours without too much pressure	Not applicable	Head cover in our kit plays the role of the goggles, separate googles not required
30	Covers the eyes and the surrounding areas and accommodates for prescription glasses	Head/Face shield can be worn over prescription glasses	Provided by the head cover
31	Adjustable band to secure firmly so as not to become loose during clinical activity	Not required	Head cover in our kit plays the role of the goggles, separate googles not required
32	Indirect venting to reduce fogging	Yes
33	May be re-usable (provided appropriate arrangements for decontamination are in place) or disposable	Yes
34	Quality compliant with the below standards, or equivalent: With transparent glasses, zero power, wellfitting, covered from allsides with elastic band/or adjustable holder	Not tested	We would like to provide samples for testing
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36	N-95 Masks	PIPES
37	N-95 Masks, certified quality	Not provided. Needs to be procured separately.	The goal of this kit is open-source mass production using polyethylene, which cannot be used to make masks.
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