Disposable Ear Relief Strap

*This model sourced with permission from the NIH 3D print Exchange*Model ID 3DPX-013564Category Labware & DevicesDevice Use Safety and Personal Protective EquipmentKeyword(s) ear reliefa lightweight disposable ear relief strap to hold the elastic bands of surgical masks away from ones ears. the design was focused on rapid printability with minimal materials with the intention that it be disposed of after use to help maintain a sanitary work environment. Segmentation Software CURA3D Modeling/CAD Software Autodesk Fusion 360Model Origin Custom illustration/CADPrinter Technology/Material Material ExtrusionPrinter Make/Model Creality Ender 3 ProPrint Units mmScale At Given Print Units 1Printer-specific Build Instructions Specific material Polyamide, PLANumber of prints per build 10Build time 1hr 30mPre- and Postprocessing Instructions print settings used should be 0.6mm line width, 0.3mm layer height, minimum 3 perimeters, recommended top/bottom pattern is zigzag or cross hatchAttribution Instructions https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4263455Reviewer Notes The following refers to: 3dpx-013564 The FDA has authorized production of ear saver outside of the normal clearance pathway during the Covid-19 pandemic, based on Part 5, section D of the “Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff.” This ear saver has undergone review in a clinical setting and is recommended when fabricated as instructed.