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SLC Face Shields are FDA Authorized

SLC Face Shields meet the requirements of the FDA letter of Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for medical face shield manufacture during the COVID-19 pandemic as detailed in Sections II and IV of the letter. This EUA specifically applies to use by Health Care Providers (HCP) as part of important PPE to help protect from COVID-19 exposure and to extend the life of face masks worn underneath the shield during this pandemic. Details on this compliance are part of the Usage and Care document which is provided to HCP and facilities as required by the EUA. 

As of mid-May, 2020, there seems to be an increased supply of mostly single-use face shields which are selling for $5-$8 each. Our shields are multiple-use, much more sturdy, extend up protecting the forehead, and provide more space to use a stethoscope, googles, etc. They are preferred over disposables by HCP who have used them. Our shields last a long time, can be easily renewed, and reduce landfill waste. And they are currently being provided at no cost to Native American HCP in the Four Corners area (at 10 medical facilities) as well as the Community Health Centers in the Salt Lake Valley.
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