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Foldap respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskMar 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Foldap respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Foldap respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Foldap respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Foldap respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Foldap respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Foldap respirator FFP2 respiratory protective mask FFP2 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 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (02/03/2021)

Product description

‘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 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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