Standards

Many companies, universities, and research facilities have made their prototypes for personal protective equipment, medical equipment, and other resources available for free online to promote innovation and enable others to manufacture similar devices.  

Disclaimer: These links have been provided for information purposes only. We have not verified that these designs meet safety and design criteria, so please check the standards and laws relevant for your jurisdiction.  For example: 

• List of Recognized Standards for Medical Devices (Government of Canada)

Specifications:

• Face Shields (Georgia Tech)
• Face shields (Bauer)
• Face shields (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• Visors and face masks (the #PPEdrive)

Information on the #PPEdrive for GTA hospitals, including specifications and files for visors and face masks

• Face shield - Open Source Face Shield (NYU COVID-19 Task Force/Open Face PPE Project)
• Face shields (University of Pennsylvania)
• Ventilators (MIT)
• Emergency ventilator (University of Illinois)

Specification and Prototype Collections:

NIH 3D print exchange

An online forum to upload and share 3D printable devices. Prototypes that meet applicable US standards will be designated as "Clinically Reviewed" - please ensure standards adherence in the jurisdiction you are designing for.

Software:

Some software providers have provided longer trial periods or increased access to their software to make it easier to work remotely and encourage innovation. 

• Autodesk Extended Access Program for Cloud Collaboration Products

Guidance and Resources:

• Makers Making Change - COVID guidance for makers