Orthopedic surgeon Steve Madey, MD, is working with helmet manufacturer WaveCel to develop face shields for healthcare workers at Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health, The Bend Bulletin reports.
Three things to know:
1. WaveCel transitioned from producing bicycle helmets to face shields, and has manufactured 15,000 of the personal protective equipment so far.
2. Legacy Health, a nonprofit hospital founded in 1989, ordered several face shields, which cost $50 for a set of 10.
3. WaveCel has the capacity to accelerate production to between 30,000 and 50,000 face shields per week.