KN95 Face Mask (2020-05-20)

Starting date:

May 20, 2020

Posting date:

June 12, 2020

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-73311

Last updated: 2020-06-15

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

KN95 Face Mask

Reason

Product does not meet 95% filtration as per CDC/NIOSH testing of the product. Certain filtering facepiece respirators may not provide consistent and adequate respiratory protection to healthcare personnel exposed to COVID-19 based on the additional filtration performance testing conducted by the National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH) - National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), of the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC).

Affected products