Clinician wearing a powered air-purifying respirator

3M™ Powered Air-Purifying Respirators

  • 3M™ Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPRs) are battery-operated respirator systems that can cover the full face and neck. When used correctly, the HEPA filter can filter 99.97% of airborne particles.

3M™ Versaflo™ PAPR TR-300+

The lightweight, low-profile 3M™ Versaflo™ PAPR TR-300+ provides reliable, comfortable protection in airborne particulate environments — so you can keep working, even in difficult conditions.

  • Clinician wearing a powered air-purifying respirator
    Why You Should Consider 3M™ Versaflo™ PAPR Systems
    • Easy to assemble, disassemble, and troubleshoot for maintenance and decontamination.
    • Lightweight and comfortable for long periods.
    • Low-battery and low-flow alarms.
    • Intuitive user interface (blue components represent user touch points).
    • Lightweight soft hoods are designed to help reduce neck strain or fatigue by not wearing motor blower on head.
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    3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series Hoods and Headcovers with Integrated Suspension
    • For quick assembly choose integrated suspension models. For fast, cost-effective replacement of outer fabrics, select premium reusable suspension models.
    • Feel protected knowing the S-Series headcovers have an APF of 25 and hoods have an APF of 1000* when used as part of a NIOSH-approved PAPR system.
    • Designed to fit a variety of head sizes and offer a wide field of view.
    • A stethoscope may be used with the alternate headcover model S-133.

    *OSHA assigned protection factors defined in 29 CFR 1910.134. 3M supports an APF of 1000 for the S-Series Hoods with TR-300+ PAPR. Contact 3M Technical Service for supporting test procedures and data.



Powered Air-Purifying Respirator Use Information

  • Donning and Doffing of Powered Air Purifying Respirator
    Donning and Doffing of Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
  • How to assemble your 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 Powered Air Respirator System
    How to assemble your 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator System
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300+
    Cleaning and Disinfecting the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300+

Additional Respiratory Protection Product Options


Additional Respiratory Protection Resources

  • With supply challenges around the world, many facilities are looking to optimize their equipment supply. Read more information on use and reuse of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs).

  • We know you have questions related to PPE. We’re here to provide guidance on the different types of PPE, understanding proper use and helping to protect your skin from prolonged PPE use.

  • From disposable and reusable respirators to powered air-purifying respirators, explore the range of respiratory protection options that are available for use in healthcare environments.

  • Fit testing is a critical part of your respiratory protection program. Learn more about fit testing and resources available to help protect your team.

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