Full-Hood BioShield

Mission-critical respiratory protection for demanding clinical environments. The ILC Dover BioShield™ Full Hood is a NIOSH-approved, loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) hood designed to support healthcare workers in Ebola patient suites and other infectious disease use cases.

Featuring an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of 1,000 and a single-size design, BioShield helps simplify readiness programs by eliminating the need for fit testing. The hood’s internal/external skirt system is designed to interface with most protective suits to support comfort, stability, and protection during extended wear.

Why teams choose BioShield

• High protection level: APF 1,000, described as offering 100× protection over N95 respirators.
• No fit testing required: loose-fitting, single-size hood supports rapid issue and broad wearer compatibility.
• Suit interface for comfort: internal and external skirts interface with most protective suits; skirt/exhaust system helps inflate the suit for improved comfort and protection.
• Secure construction: sewn and taped seam construction supports robust field/clinical use.
• Clear visibility: ultra-clear visor design supports situational awareness while working.

Typical ordering options

Option A: BioShield Full Hood (component)

• S-2028 Sentinel XL BioShield Hood (APF 1,000)

Option B: Sentinel XL BioShield System (complete PAPR configuration)

The Sentinel XL BioShield System (S-3000-23) is commonly configured with the following components:

• S-2002 Sentinel XL Blower
• S-4013 Alkaline Battery Pack Assembly
• S-2010 Flow Meter
• S-4005 Breathing Tube
• S-4002 HEPA HP-P100 Cartridges
• S-4011 Quick-Loc Waist Belt
• S-2020 Sentinel Duffel Bag
• S-2028 Sentinel XL BioShield Hood

Option C: Conversion kits (for organisations already running the Sentinel XL blower platform)

• S-3000-24 Sentinel XL BioShield HP Conversion Kit:
  • S-2028 BioShield Hood
  • S-4005 Breathing Tube
  • S-4002 HEPA HP-P100 Cartridges
• S-3000-31 Sentinel XL BioShield HD Conversion Kit:
  • S-2028 BioShield Hood
  • S-4005 Breathing Tube
  • S-4012 OV/AG/HE Cartridges

Key specifications

• Design: NIOSH-approved, loose-fitting PAPR hood; single size; no fit testing required.
• Assigned Protection Factor (APF): 1,000.
• Materials: latex-free coated spunbond polyolefin hood material; visor described by the manufacturer as clear PET.
• Seam performance: sewn and taped seams that pass ASTM F1670-14 and ASTM F1671-13 tests (noted as required by the CDC for synthetic blood and blood-borne pathogen penetration).
• Suit interface: internal and external skirt interfaces with most protective suits.
• Blower platform (Sentinel XL): flow rate > 230 L/min for HP hood systems; low-voltage alarm via flashing LED and buzzer; 40 mm (military/NATO-style) cartridge interface.
• Power (platform options): rechargeable NiMH and alkaline battery pack configurations are supported (typical NiMH runtime listed up to 8 hours).

Frequently asked questions

Does BioShield require fit testing?

No. BioShield is a loose-fitting, single-size PAPR hood and is described by the manufacturer as requiring no fit testing.

Is it suitable for suit-based workflows?

Yes. The hood includes internal and external skirts designed to interface with most protective suits, supporting stability and comfort during operations.

What makes BioShield different from standard PAPR hoods?

BioShield is positioned for demanding infectious disease environments (including Ebola patient suites) and is specified at APF 1,000 with sewn/taped seam construction and standards-based seam performance.

How do we select the right filters/cartridges?

Filter selection should be determined by your organisation’s risk assessment, WHS requirements, and infection control protocols. The Sentinel XL platform supports HE (HEPA) and OV/AG/HE cartridge options depending on configuration.

Standardise high-protection PAPR capability for infectious disease response. Contact J3Seven to request a quote and confirm the best BioShield configuration (complete system vs conversion kit vs replacement hoods) for your operational requirements, training model, and compliance needs.