EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Foldap “respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00356/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as to 43 %). 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. As a result of the labelling, the mask may be worn in areas where hazardous substances are in use or during activities involving asbestos…
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Product
Particle filter mask — Foldap
- Brand
- Foldap
- Name / model
- respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 · K2
- Category
- Protective equipment
- ‘Duckbill mask’ with a grey or white band, labelled NB 1437 or NB 2163. Sold in packs of 25. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as to 43 %). 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. As a result of the labelling, the mask may be worn in areas where hazardous substances are in use or during activities involving asbestos; since the mask fails to offer sufficient protection, this could lead to asbestosis with fatal consequences. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/03/2021
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