SAFETY INFORMATION / FAQ

BioBans™ color frames are crafted from injection molded polypropylene. BioBans™ lenses are designed using optical grade durable polycarbonate.

Yes. BioBans™ are completely latex-free products.

Both BioBans™ frames and lenses are made of commonly recyclable materials. Learn more about recycling at the EPA website:

http://www.epa.gov

BioBans™ are classified as Class I medical devices and are exempt from premarket notification procedures.
For more information, go directly to the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=886.4750

OSHA does not approve medical products. OSHA’s mission is to assure the safety and health of America’s workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. BioBans™ have been crafted to meet those requirements regarding eye protection and will help employers comply with established OSHA regulations.

• OSHA General Duty Clause Sec. 5 (a) (1): “Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.
• Current OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard states, “Eye protection, such as goggles or glasses with side shields, must be provided if there is reasonably anticipated exposure of eyes.

For more information, go directly to the OSHA website: http://www.osha.gov

AHA does not approve medical products. AHA’ mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities. The AHA leads, represents and serves hospitals, health systems and other related organizations that are accountable to the community and committed to health improvement. AHA did conduct a special briefing on OSHA’s Final Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. BioBans™ conform to the AHA’s (American Hospital Association) special briefing on OSHA’s Final Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: “Face and eye protection is required when there is a potential for splashing, spraying or splattering of blood or other potentially infectious materials.”

For more information, go directly to the AHA website: http://aha.org/aha/

No. BioBans™ are designed to protect the user’s eyes from the hazards of splashing or spraying of potentially infectious fluids. They do not meet the impact standards established by ANSI (American National Standards Institute). If protective eyewear with impact resistance is required, the user should choose “safety” goggles or glasses.

BioBans™ lenses are intended to be disposable, but the frames can be reused indefinitely. This reduces the cost of protection and insures clean protective eyewear can be worn for each use.

Frames can be cleaned with any common disinfectant or cold sterilant. Dirty or contaminated lenses should be discarded. Please follow your institution’s disinfection guidelines.