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A note from the project’s authors:

It is the intent of this website page to describe an idea being developed to assist in fighting the current Covid-19 pandemic.  This idea involves adding N95 level virus filtering capabilities to Stryker® Flyte PPE equipment already possessed by hospitals and other care providers.  The assumption is that the equipment is not currently being utilized because it is perceived to lack adequate virus/air filtering capability.  By adding additional N95 filtering capability, this equipment can be enlisted in the Covid-19 fight.

Current Status of Project:  These AIAF’s are currently being 3D printed in very limited quantities.  Changes and improvements are being made to the computer CAD model on an almost daily basis.  If we find that there is sufficient demand, we are ready to immediately begin 3D printing AIAFs in large quantities.    Cost:  we are estimating a cost of $275. each.  If there is large enough demand, we can create many more parts using injection molding and the cost can be brought down (although the initial tooling cost for injection molding will be high).  As of this writing (April 2, 2020), the situation in changing rapidly, and many variables (demand, production capabilty, costs) are not known.

About the project’s authors:  The original concept for this Air Intake Adapter Filter (“AIAF”) was conceived by N. Thomas Ahlberg M.D.  Product design & development to allow manufacturing was done by Scansite Inc.

We are deeply committed to this project as we believe it can assist in fighting the current Covid-19 pandemic.  (N. Thomas Ahlberg, Lisa federici, David Bassett)

Air Intake Adapter Filter installed on Stryker® Flyte helmet

A Problem Urgently Seeking a Solution:

The Covid 19 pandemic is upon us, and care providers are facing a desperate need for more and better Personal Protective Equipment.

An Opportunity to assist:

Many hospitals and other care providers around the U.S. currently possess Stryker® Flyte PPE.  However, these are not currently being used in Covid 19 patient care because they are considered to be not sufficiently equipped with virus air filtration capability.

See the manufacturer’s February 6, 2020 statement HERE

Stryker® Flyte suit

Bottom view of Air Intake Adapter Filter CAD file

Top view of Air Intake Adapter Filter CAD file

Instructions for Installing  Air Intake Adapter Filter on Stryker® Flyte helmet

STEP #1

STEP #1 – Shows the helmet of a Stryker® Flyte helmet with the standard air intake.

STEP #1 is to remove the standard air intake.

STEP #1 (continued)

STEP #1 – Shows the helmet of a Stryker® Flyte helmet with the standard air intake being removed.

STEP #1 is to remove the standard air intake.

STEP #2

STEP #2  – Shows the Air Intake Adapter Filter ready to be installed on  the Stryker® Flyte helmet.

STEP #2 – Is to install the Air Intake Adapter Filter on  the Stryker® Flyte helmet.

STEP #2 (continued)

STEP #2  – Shows the Air Intake Adapter Filter  installed on  the Stryker® Flyte helmet.

STEP #2 – Is to install the Air Intake Adapter Filter on  the Stryker® Flyte helmet.

STEP #3

STEP #3 – Is to install an adhesive to seal the Air Intake Adapter Filter to the Stryker® Flyte helmet.

NOTE:  There are several methods and materials that can be used.  The preferred method is to place a continuous bead of glue from a ‘hot glue gun’ on the inside of the Install Air Intake Adapter Filter, and to then quickly press it into its final location.

It is imperative to create a continuous air-tight seal between the Air Intake Adapter Filter and the Stryker® Flyte
helmet.

STEP #4

STEP #4 – Is to install a piece of N95 (or better) filter material over the air intake of the  Air Intake Adapter Filter (AIFA).

The original intent of this design was that a standard N95 face mask could be installed on the AIFA without damage, and then, if necessary, removed from the AIFA, and returned to its original purpose.

STEP #5

STEP #5 – Is to secure the N95 filter material to the AIFA.  A rubber band, strap, or other method is used to secure the N95 material.

NOTE:  The most recent iteration of this design (the one that will eventually be distributed), has been re-designed in the area where the N95 material attaches.  The new design provides more space for the rubber band, strap, or other device to attach.

DISCLAIMER

This product represented here has not been tested or approved by the F.D.A.

This product represented here in not manufactured by, designed by, sold by or approved by the Stryker Corporation (Kalamazoo, MI)