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BTL Respirator BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskApr 2, 2021
Photo from the official notice: BTL Respirator BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: BTL Respirator BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: BTL Respirator BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: BTL Respirator BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: BTL Respirator BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL particle filter mask — health risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 82,5 %).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 PPE Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (31/01/2021)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Retailer (01/02/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (01/02/2021)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (11/02/2021)

Product description

White particle filter mask. The product was also sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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