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Particle filter mask Shenzhen Medical Equipment — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00327/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 90%). 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…
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Product
Particle filter mask — Shenzhen Medical Equipment
- Brand
- Shenzhen Medical Equipment
- Batch number(s)
- 202006054520
- Category
- Protective equipment
- 70 masks in a cardboard box, as a 10-pack in plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 90%). 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 Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/01/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/02/2021
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