Elite — Respirator
KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, category FFP3 according to EN 149.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Health risk / other
- Catégorie
- Protective equipment
- Origin
- Spain
Hazard: The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Additionally, the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 98.5 %). 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.
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a face mask called Elite — Respirator. It has a CE mark but may not be safe for protecting against germs.
What's happening? Tests show the mask may let too many tiny particles through. This could raise the risk of catching an infection.
Does this affect me? If you have or used this mask in Great Britain or Spain, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Additionally, the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 98.5 %). 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. · Origin: Spain
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