3M recalls Durapore Surgical Tape (Catalog 1538-118) with incorrect 5-year shelf life label instead of 3 years. Affected lots may expire sooner than intended.
Select lots of the 3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118, were incorrectly labeled with a shelf life of 5 years, rather than 3 years.
3M is recalling specific lots of Durapore Surgical Tape (Catalog 1538-118) because some were labeled with a 5-year shelf life instead of the correct 3-year shelf life. This means the tape could expire earlier than intended, potentially causing issues with product safety or effectiveness.
The tape was incorrectly labeled with a 5-year shelf life instead of the standard 3-year shelf life. This could lead to the tape becoming ineffective or unsafe before the intended expiration date, potentially affecting medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and individuals using surgical tape for medical purposes who own the affected lots. Those most at risk are users who rely on the tape for critical medical applications.
Check for the catalog number 1538-118 and lot codes listed: 33DER3, 33DTMA, 33DTPN, 33EDDE, 33ETFA, 33ETHX, 33FDHA, 33FDYN, 33FE9D, 33FEY6, 33FTLA, 33FW6E, 33FWPC, 33JE7T, 33JEFK, 33JENC, 33JYPX, 33JYW5, 33K3EJ, 33KPWT, 33KT6R, 33KT8F, 33LJWC, 33LK5M, 33LLEY, 33LLPT, 33LM6R, 33LMET, 33LMX3, 33N56W, 33N5K4, 33N5TC, 33NF36, 33NF6A, 33NY98, 33NYP9, 33P37P, 33PKLN, 33PL6J, 33PMFA, 33R35M, 33R3P6, 33RMNF, 33RNP4, 33TL39, 33TL8F, 33TLF4, 33TN55, 33WEA8, 33WEHJ, 33WERX, 33WF5P, 33WFD5.
Look for the catalog number 1538-118 and lot codes listed in the recall notice.
The recall record states that select lots of the 3M Durapore Surgical Tape were incorrectly labeled with a 5-year shelf life instead of the correct 3-year shelf life.
Check for the catalog number 1538-118 and lot codes listed: 33DER3, 33DTMA, 33DTPN, 33EDDE, 33ETFA, 33ETHX, 33FDHA, 33FDYN, 33FE9D, 33FEY6, 33FTLA, 33FW6E, 33FWPC, 33JE7T, 33JEFK, 33JENC, 33JYPX, 33JYW5, 33K3EJ, 33KPWT, 33KT6R, 33KT8F, 33LJWC, 33LK5M, 33LLEY, 33LLPT, 33LM6R, 33LMET, 33LMX3, 33N56W, 33N5K4, 33N5TC, 33NF36, 33NF6A, 33NY98, 33NYP9, 33P37P, 33PKLN, 33PL6J, 33PMFA, 33R35M, 33R3P6, 33RMNF, 33RNP4, 33TL39, 33TL8F, 33TLF4, 33TN55, 33WEA8, 33WEHJ, 33WERX, 33WF5P, 33WFD5.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your tape is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1633-2024 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-1633-2024 from 3M. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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