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KN95/FFP2 particle filter mask — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalJun 9, 2023
Photo from the official notice: KN95/FFP2 particle filter mask — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95/FFP2 particle filter mask — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95/FFP2 particle filter mask — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95/FFP2 particle filter mask — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95/FFP2 particle filter mask — microbiological risk

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

Hazard

The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 26%). 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 nor with the European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

The sales package contained 10 respirators, individually wrapped in an unprinted plastic bag. The respirator was marked: KN95; GB2626-2006 KN95; CE; FFP2; EN 149:2001+A1:2009

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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