Corona mouthguard warning: Caution! Some masks can increase the risk of infection from the corona virus.
- Warning of corona face mask due to a health risk .
- Mouthguards were sold in the EU that could increase the risk of infection with Corona *
- The warning came from the EU rapid alert system ( Rapex ).
- Chinese masks are affected .
Update from Thursday, May 7th, 2020, 4:27 pm: In the corona crisis , many people with mouthguards try to protect themselves from the virus. FFP2 masks without a valve protect the wearer and the environment, but FFP3 masks are better. Masks from China are labeled "N95". However, they are considered to be functionally equivalent to FFP2 / FFP3 masks. However, users should pay attention when buying. Because not every breathing mask delivers what it promises.
Warnings have already been given for “Daddy Baby” mouthguards and two other masks (see below). The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has now issued further warnings based on the EU's rapid alert system ( Rapex ) :
China face mask warning: increased risk of infection
In the data record of the database "Dangerous Products in Germany", a category "Protective Equipment" warns against a breathing protection half-face filter mask of the category KN95 (EN 149 FFP2) of the brand "Garry Galaxy". Here the particle / filter retention of the material is insufficient. An excessive amount of particles or microorganisms can get through the mouthguard, which increases the risk of infection if it is not combined with additional protective measures.
Warning of masks: risk of corona infection could be increased
There is also a warning for the breathing mask of category KN95 (EN 149) from the manufacturer "Sinpul" . This face mask may not meet health and safety requirements and, in combination with additional measures, may not provide adequate protection.There is also a serious warning about the mouthpiece "KN95 respirator mask" from the manufacturer "NEP". There is a voluntary recall of the product because the particle / filter retention of the material is insufficient. Here, too, particles or microorganisms can get through the mask, which increases the risk of infection.
Warning: Mouth guards can increase the risk of corona infection
First message from April 23, 2020 : Kassel - Warning: The fact that mouthguards have been needed more than before since the beginning of the Corona crisis was shown not least in the delivery bottlenecks for some products. Even if the situation has eased somewhat in most regions, it could be exacerbated by the various regulations of the federal states.
Corona face mask warning: Now of all times during the mandatory mask
This corona regulations specify that in most countries on Monday (27/04/2020) in some areas of public life, a mask duty will consist. This is to curb the spread of the coronavirus . In this challenging situation, there is now a warning . The consumer portal "Product Warning" also reported about it. There is a risk to consumers.
NO # RECALL | #WARNING | # Corona pandemic: ´RAPEX´ warns of increased #infection risk through # respiratory masks from China https://t.co/8r81VOKWWg
- produktrueckprechen.de (@Rueckrufportal) April 25, 2020Corona protective masks: This face mask is affected
The warning came from the European Union's rapid alert system (Rapex). 4 protective masks are affected, all of which were imported from China.
It is a mouthguard of protection class FFP2 and KN95. These categories are mainly used in the medical field during Corona .
Warning of mouth protection: risk of infection from corona increases - health risk
According to Rapex, the masks do not meet the European regulation for personal protective equipment and the European standard EN 149. After the authority issued the warning, a warning from the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) followed.
Because it cannot be ruled out that these masks were also sold in Germany. With the masks , the particle / filter retention is insufficient, as measurements showed. This increases the risk of infection with Corona when the mouthguard would not be combined with other protective measures. Then there may be a health risk . Customers should therefore exchange the masks immediately.
If you become infected with corona, the lung disease Covid-19 can break out. Mouthguards are supposed to minimize the risk of infection, but now there is a warning.
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Health risk! Better give this corona face mask back
Two M asken the manufacturer Daddy baby are affected by the warning. On the one hand, the face mask with the designation "Protective Mask - Respiratory Protection" is affected. You should exchange this corona protective mask because of health risks .
- Country of origin: China
- Sales quantity: box of 50 pieces
- Lot number EAN code: 6938457900045
- Category / protection class: KN95 / FFP2
- Rapex No .: A12 / 00617/20
- Manufacturer: Daddy Baby
On the other hand, there is the product with the name "Protective Mask - Earloop Face Mask". You should also exchange this Corona mouthguard immediately because of health risks .
- Country of origin: China
- Sales quantity: 50 pieces in a cardboard box
- Lot number EAN code: 6938457900007
- Category / protection class: E-KZ01L50, FFP2
- Rapex No .: A12 / 00616/20
- Manufacturer: Daddy Baby
Health risk from mouth protection: These corona masks are also affected
Products from other manufacturers are also affected by the warning. So also the masks of the type "Three Dimensional Protective Respiraor (disposable respirator)", for which the manufacturer is even completely unknown. This mouthguard is not suitable to limit the spread of corona . There is also a health risk here .
Health risk from mouth protection: Exchange this corona mask
According to the BAuA , the manufacturer Likelove also produced mouthguards that do not meet the requirements to curb the spread of the coronavirus . There is a health risk . Here the product "Self Suction Filter Type Anti Particle Respirator" is affected by a warning:
The sales quantity is always the import size. Accordingly, the masks could also have been purchased in different quantities by end customers. Attention: This mouthguard provides insufficient protection against corona . Incidentally, Rewe also had to recall a product in demand.
Corona: Mouthguard warning - certain masks can even increase the risk of infection.
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Corona mouthguard: There will soon be a mask requirement in Lower Saxony too
As in many federal states, a mask requirement * applies in parts of public space in Lower Saxony from April 27, 2020. When it comes to masks, there are a few things to consider.
Many people are currently wondering where they can get Corona masks. * Now they want to include supermarkets in their range.
The mask requirement in Hessen * applies to contain the corona virus. How to wear the face mask properly.
Editor's note: In an earlier version of the article we wrote about a mask recall. However, this is wrong. It is just a warning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
By Lucas Maier and Svenja Wallocha
* hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.