EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Univent medical “atemious pro” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01064/21
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask and the particle/filter retention of the material are insufficient (measured mean values as low as 78%, and measured filter penetration values as low as 89%, respectively). 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…
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Product
Particle filter mask — Univent medical
- Brand
- Univent medical
- Name / model
- atemious pro · 2001
- Barcode
- 4260688380047
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White respiratory face mask with ear loops. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask and the particle/filter retention of the material are insufficient (measured mean values as low as 78%, and measured filter penetration values as low as 89%, respectively). 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 (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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