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Dräger RD 40 Combination respiratory protection filters — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskOct 13, 2023

Hazard

The product has been recalled as it was discovered that a small number of Dräger particle filters that are also used in their combination respiratory protection filters do not fully achieve the required particle filtration efficiency. The reduced filtration performance of the respiratory protection filters can result in more particles than usual being inhaled. As the user will not notice any change in particle filtration efficiency, increased inhalation of particles is possible. This can lead to irritation of the airways, and in the longer term to respiratory diseases. The affected products do not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. Dräger has contacted consumers who purchased the product directly, advising them to stop using and return any of the products listed above for a free replacement.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Dräger particle filters that are also used in combination respiratory protection filters.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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