Human Centered Design team leads initiative to design, create and provide open source plans 3D printed masks

With the threat of a shortage of protective masks looming as the novel coronavirus pandemic grows, a team of  MUSC biomedical engineers and tinkerers came together and developed plans for 3D printed masks. The Self-Assembly Filter for Emergencies Cartridge System, a modular HEPA filtration system that can be fitted onto hospital masks such as the disposable AeroEclipse Aerosol Mask made by Monaghan Medical Corporation. 

The MUSC 3D Mask interdisciplinary team: 

  • Joshua Kim, HCD senior designer, HCD Program
  • John Yost, Trident Tech student and contractor at ZIAN
  • Dr. Mike Yost, vice chairman of Research, Department of Surgery
  • Dr. David Mahvi, Oncology ICCE Chief
  • Dr. Wally Renne, professor, College of Dental Medicine
  • Dr. Christian Brenes Vega, associate professor, College of Dental Medicine

 

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These technologies should NOT be used as replacements for conventional and approved Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”).  All technologies highlighted on this page were created as exploratory studies conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina in an effort to further protect the safety, health and well-being of our care team members and patients in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unless otherwise noted, these technologies have not been industry tested, have not been NIOSH approved, have not been otherwise certified to provide any level of personal protection, and have not been FDA cleared.

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