EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask “Face mask - high-efficiency protective mask filter” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01888/20
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value as low as 37%). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Preotective Equipment Regulation.
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Product
Particle filter mask
- Name / model
- Face mask - high-efficiency protective mask filter · KN95
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, embossed with "KN95" on the side.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value as low as 37%). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Preotective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/11/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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