KN95 Respirators (2020-10-16)

Starting date:

October 16, 2020

Posting date:

November 27, 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-74417

Last updated:
2020-11-27

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

KN95 Respirators

Reason

The KN95's from this manufacturer may not provide consistent and adequate respiratory protection to healthcare personnel exposed to Covid-19 based on 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