EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask EireMed “EireMed Respirator Facemask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00339/22
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material (measured values: as low as 78%) and the total filtration capacity of the mask (measured mean values: as low as 80%) are insufficient. Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment…
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Product
Particle filter mask — EireMed
- Brand
- EireMed
- Name / model
- EireMed Respirator Facemask · KN95
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White PPE facemasks, branded 'EireMed'. The masks have the CE marking, the claims KN95 and FFP2, and a reference to the European standard EN149 embossed on the side.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material (measured values: as low as 78%) and the total filtration capacity of the mask (measured mean values: as low as 80%) are insufficient. Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 09/09/2021
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