What is the difference between surgical mask and respiratory mouth mask?

Surgical masks avoid contamination between the patient and the user. The surgical mouth mask prevents particles from being dispersed from the wearer. The masks thus protect patients during surgery.

The respiratory masks without valve can be used as a respiratory mask as well as a surgical mouth mask reduces patient contamination caused by exhaled air from professionals on the one hand and also protects the wearer from blood splashes and body fluids.

Respiratory mouth masks with valve reduce the wearer's potential exposure to dangerous airborne contaminants.

Specifications of 3M Aura 1873+ respiratory mouth mask
Provides the wearer with comfortable and reliable protection.
- Pleated - 3-panel design
- Suitable for a wide range of face shapes and sizes
- Accommodates facial movements during speech
Nose foam
- Made of sweat-absorbing material (to prevent slipping on the face)
- Soft on the skin for a comfortable fit
3M™ Advanced Electret filter material
-Effective filtration to provide protection
-Low breathing resistance
3M ™ Cool Flow™ visor
- Effective dissipation of heat and moisture build-up ensures cooler and more comfortable wear
- Minimises the risk of fogged glasses
- Only present on 3M ™ 1872V + 3M ™ 1873V respiratory mouth masks
Headbands
- Colour coded to indicate performance level
- Yellow - FFP1, Blue - FFP2, Red - FFP3
Individual packaging
- Hygienic packaging protects the mouth mask from contamination before use and during storage
- Contains no components made of natural rubber latex

The following materials are used in the manufacture of 3M's mouth masks:
- Head straps - Polyisoprene
- Nose bar - Aluminium
- Filter - Polypropylene
- Nose pad - Polyurethane
- Exhalation valve - Polypropylene
- Membrane - Polyisoprene
Weight: 18g

Standards
Mouthpiece 3M FFP3 With Valve 1873V has been tested according to European standard
EN149:2001 and meets those requirements.

Instructions for use:
With the back facing up, separate the top and bottom panels of the face mask to convert the mask into cup shape.
Bend slightly towards the centre of the nose clip. Make sure both panels are fully unfolded. Cup the mask with one hand with the open side facing your face. Take both straps in your other hand. Hold the mask under your chin with the nose piece facing up and pull the straps over your head. Place the upper strap across the crown of your head and the lower strap under your ears. The straps should not be twisted.