Medical Masks - Medical and Hospital Equipment

Disposable medical masks supplied aboard ships for infection control, clinical examinations, first aid, isolation, and protection against droplets and biological contamination. Types include procedure masks and fluid-resistant surgical masks.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Medical Masks for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Medical Masks
Product Category	Medical and Hospital Equipment
Product Reference	1597
Brands / Manufacturers	3M, Halyard, Mölnlycke
Unit of Measure	Piece or Box

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Three-layer or multi-layer nonwoven construction
2. Fluid-resistant outer layer on surgical variants
3. Adjustable nose piece and elastic ear loops or ties
4. Low-lint, disposable design
5. Available in adult and pediatric sizes

Applications of Medical Masks

Application
1. Ship hospital, sick bay, and medical treatment areas
2. Infection-control precautions during illness or outbreaks
3. First aid, patient handling, and contaminated-material procedures

Models & Manufacturers

Model	Manufacturer
1860 N95 Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask	3M
1870+ Aura Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask	3M
48207 Procedure Mask	Halyard

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
1860	Respirator classification	N95	—
1860	Fluid resistance	160	mmHg
1870+	Respirator classification	N95	—
48207	Mask type	Three-layer procedure mask	—

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	Surgical and medical masks may comply with EN 14683 or ASTM F2100, depending on market and product type. N95 surgical respirators are approved under NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84. Verify the supplier's current product documentation.
Class Approval	Medical masks are generally not subject to marine classification-society type approval. Vessel operators should verify flag-state, company medical-inventory, and applicable medical-device requirements.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	No installation is required. Select the correct size, inspect packaging and expiry date, orient the mask correctly, secure it over the nose and mouth, and perform a fit check. Use a fit-tested respirator where required.
Maintenance Tips	Store sealed masks in a clean, dry, well-ventilated medical locker away from heat, moisture, chemicals, and direct sunlight. Do not wash, reuse, or use damaged or expired masks.
Safety Notes	Disposable masks are single-use unless the manufacturer specifically states otherwise. Replace when wet, soiled, damaged, or difficult to breathe through. Medical masks do not provide the same protection as a properly fit-tested respirator against airborne particles.