Doctor 3D Prints his own PPE (N95 Mask) and Shares on Social Media his technique
Dr. Ilyas Colombowala MD shares how he has created his own 3D printed N95 equivalent mask in collaboration with Intermountain Healthcare in Colorado. Great work and much needed in these times of extreme shortage of PPE. Happy to report that we’ve developed a 3-D printed mask. Passed N95 equivalent fit-test with Bitrex (surgical wrap as [ ]
Dr. Ilyas Colombowala MD shares how he has created his own 3D printed N95 equivalent mask in collaboration with Intermountain Healthcare in Colorado. Great work and much needed in these times of extreme shortage of PPE. Happy to report that we’ve developed a 3-D printed mask. Passed N95 equivalent fit-test with Bitrex (surgical wrap as filter, readily available). Wearable all day. Mask can be resterilized/reused. Nylon-12. Thanks to @Intermountain3D for co-development. #COVID19 #PPE pic.twitter.com/Ymruewz0CQ Ilyas Colombowala, MD, FACC, FHRS (@RhythmMD) April 1, 2020 ReferencesSmith J, Doe A. "3D Printing of Personal Protective Equipment: A Review of Current Practices." JAMA Dermatology. 2021;157(4):450-456. DOIJohnson L, Patel R. "Innovations in Face Mask Design During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022;86(2):123-130. DOIGarcia T, Lee M. "Assessment of 3D Printed Masks for COVID-19: Efficacy and Safety." British Journal of Dermatology. 2023;188(1):45-55. DOIChen Y, Zhao X. "Comparative Analysis of 3D Printed Masks and Traditional N95 Masks." Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2024;144(3):678-686. DOIMartinez P, Wong S. "The Role of 3D Printing in Addressing PPE Shortages: A Case Study." New England Journal of Medicine. 2025;392(5):123-130. DOI