On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated safety communication to consumers, healthcare providers, and facilities about certain surgical N95 respirators and masks manufactured by Owens and Minor (O&M) Halyard. FDA updated its recommendations for the products based on new data and information from O&M Halyard.
Recommendations for Consumers, Healthcare Providers, and Facilities for Certain O&M Halyard Surgical N95 Respirators
FDA said that wearers can use the following O&M Halyard surgical N95 respirators according to the product labeling for personal respiratory and fluid barrier protection, with one exclusion indicated beneath the table:
Surgical N95 Respirators
Device Name |
Model Number |
Device Identifier (DI) Number |
Fluidshield surgical N95 respirator mask, orange (regular), level 3 |
46727 |
20680651467274 |
Fluidshield surgical N95 respirator mask, orange (small), level 3 |
46827 |
20680651468271 |
Exclusion: On August 9, 2023, O&M Halyard initiated a voluntary recall of Fluidshield surgical N95 respirator mask, orange (small), level 3, model 46827, lot number AM2164811, because it failed particulate filtration testing and should not be used. That recall is a product removal of the affected lot in distribution.
Recommendations for Consumers, Healthcare Providers, and Facilities Regarding Certain O&M Halyard Masks Labeled as Surgical, Procedure, or Pediatric Face Masks
FDA said that individuals may use the following O&M Halyard surgical masks and procedure masks according to the product labeling for fluid barrier protection:
Surgical Masks
Device Name |
Model Number |
DI Number |
Fluidshield level 2 expanded chamber surgical mask with So Soft lining, blue and white |
39123 |
20680651391234 |
Fluidshield level 3 fog-free surgical mask, wrap around visor, orange |
28804 |
20680651288046 |
Procedure Masks
Device Name |
Model Number |
DI Number |
Halyard level 1 procedure mask, yellow |
48388 |
20680651483885 |
Fluidshield level 1 procedure mask, lavender |
25868 |
20680651258681 |
Fluidshield level 1 procedure mask, blue |
25869 |
20680651258698 |
Fluidshield level 3 fog-free procedure mask, orange |
28797 |
20680651287971 |
The following O&M Halyard surgical and procedure masks will not provide the wearer with fluid barrier protection and should continue to not be used when fluid barrier protection against splashes, sprays, or splatter is needed, such as in surgical settings where exposure to liquid, bodily, or other hazardous fluids may occur:
Surgical Masks
Device Name |
Model Number |
DI Number |
The Lite One surgical mask, blue |
48100 |
20680651481003 |
Halyard duckbill surgical mask, blue |
48220 |
20680651482208 |
Halyard anti-fog surgical mask, green |
49215 |
20680651492153 |
Fog-free surgical mask, blue |
49214 |
20680651492146 |
Halyard duckbill fog-free surgical mask, blue |
49216 |
20680651492160 |
HYH surgical mask, teddy bears |
48296 |
20680651482963 |
HYH surgical mask |
48390 |
20680651483908 |
Procedure Masks
Device Name |
Model Number |
DI Number |
Procedure mask, tissue blue |
47080 |
20680651470809 |
The Lite One procedure mask, blue |
62356 |
20680651623564 |
HYH procedure mask |
62363 |
20680651623632 |
FDA said that the manufacturer confirmed that the following O&M Halyard surgical, procedure, and pediatric face masks are not marketed in the United States or have been discontinued. Any of the following products in supply should continue to not be used when fluid barrier protection against splashes, sprays, or splatter is needed, such as in surgical settings where exposure to liquid, bodily, or other hazardous fluids may occur:
Surgical Masks
Device Name |
Model Number |
DI Number |
Halyard surgical mask |
6000 |
N/A |
High filtration surgical mask, silver |
47625 |
20680651476252 |
Surgical mask, blue |
48201 |
20680651482017 |
Procedure Mask
Device Name |
Model Number |
DI Number |
Halyard procedure mask |
6001 |
N/A |
Pediatric Face Masks
Device Name |
Model Number |
DI Number |
Child’s face mask, white with Disney® characters |
47127 |
20680651471271 |
FDA said it would work with O&M Halyard to conduct postmarket surveillance, monitor manufacturing activities and quality management processes, and ensure the products comply with regulatory requirements and that it would inform the public with any significant new information. Read FDA’s previous communications about the recall.
For supply issues with surgical respirators, masks, or other devices, contact FDA to report a medical device supply chain issue. Reporting supply issues may help address device supply availability.
Healthcare professionals and consumers should report any adverse reactions or quality problems they experienced using the product to MedWatch, FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.