AirGuard LT was developed after Dr. James Orrington II, DDS, purchased an extra-oral suction when COVID-19 forced the closure of his practice in March 2020. To reopen safely, clinicians had to take enhanced precautions to prevent spreading infectious disease through aerosolized particles. While masks, face shields and other protective measures provided a barrier, Dr. Orrington II believed there was a better way to contain the splatter that ended up on the front of his face shield and to keep aerosols from escaping into the air.
Dr. Orrington IIs idea centered around placing a shield on the extra-oral suction arm to create both a barrier and a way to capture aerosols. His initial design grew to include AirGuard MP and XP models.
To create a high-quality product, the Dr. Orrington II leveraged the experience of Beyond Design, Inc., whose assistance and guidance on product development was invaluable in bringing AirGuard to life.