EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Dr. Frei “Protection Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00642/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 5%). The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values: as low as 45%). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation…
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Product
Particle filter mask — Dr. Frei
- Brand
- Dr. Frei
- Name / model
- Protection Mask
- Batch number(s)
- exp. 2022
- Barcode
- 3800732484840
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Black particle filter mask with small valve.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 5%). The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values: as low as 45%). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2021
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