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A12/00384/21

Particle filter mask

KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95

Protective equipmentHealth risk / other
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
Germany
Counterfeit
No
Professional product
Yes
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What is the danger

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 20 %). 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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
  2. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 10 February 2021

Product

Description
Packed in cardboard box with 20 masks

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/00384/21 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2021-11
Published
18 March 2021
Modified
18 March 2021

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003378

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