Month: May 2020

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Consumers advised to stop using Akwaton International Multipurpose Wipes

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Health Canada is advising Canadians to stop using Akwaton International Multipurpose Wipes. These disinfectant wipes are labelled to contain polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (PHMG) at a concentration of 0.05% (500 ppm). This ingredient is used as a biocidal disinfectant, but it is not approved for use in Canada. It can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction, especially in vulnerable populations such as children.

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KN95 respirators recall

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Health Canada has determined that KN95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators (“respirators”) which have failed to demonstrate a 95% filtration rate and are possibly being imported into Canada, pose a health and safety risk to users.

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Important safety information for certain respirator masks

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Health Canada is committed to ensuring that the medical devices available to Canadians meet the necessary safety and effectiveness standards. The Department has contactedcompanies that may be importing or distributing certain respirators, including KN95 respirators, that may not meet expected performance standards in Canada to request that they stop sale and relabel the products as face masks instead of respirators.