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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published August 14, 2024

3M Tegaderm CHG Dressing Recall: Contamination Risk

3M recalls Tegaderm CHG IV securement dressings due to contamination risk. Affected units have specific UDI/DI and lot numbers. Consumers should contact 3M for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0038-2025Medical device3M ›
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Recalling firm3M Company - Health Care Business3m Center 2510 Conway Ave, Bldg 275-5w-06 · Saint Paul, MN 55144-0001
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What happened, in plain English

3M is recalling certain Tegaderm CHG IV securement dressings because they may contain foreign substances. This could lead to contamination if used improperly. Affected units have specific UDI/DI and lot numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54235-3m-tegaderm-chg-dressing-recall-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54235-3m-tegaderm-chg-dressing-recall-contamination-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0038-2025

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“3M Tegaderm CHG Dressing Recall: Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54235-3m-tegaderm-chg-dressing-recall-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0038-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0038-2025%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The dressings may contain foreign substances that could contaminate the IV site. This poses a risk of infection or other complications if the dressing is used without proper cleaning.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals and patients using the recalled Tegaderm CHG dressings. Those with the specific UDI/DI and lot numbers are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for UDI/DI numbers 10707387802223 (carton) or 30707387802227 (each) and lot number 33WWRRR on the packaging.

  • Brand
    3M
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for UDI/DI numbers 10707387802223 (carton) or 30707387802227 (each) and lot number 33WWRRR on the packaging.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Aug 14, 202412. FDA classified it Class II: Oct 9, 202423. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Oct 16, 202432024
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific model of the recalled dressing?

The recalled product is 3M Tegaderm CHG, Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing, REF 1658R.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0038-2025 (August 14, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0038-2025 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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