3M recalls specialty blades for surgical clippers that can overheat and cause burns if left running without skin contact. Users must avoid leaving blades unused for more than a minute to prevent injury.
3M has added the following cautionary statement regarding the use of the product: "Caution - To reduce the risk of burns, which if not avoided may result in minor injury: " Do not use on injured skin. " Do not leave clipper running unused in air without applying to skin for more than 1 minute as blade temperature may exceed 41¿C (105.8¿F). " Do not leave the clipper blade applied to the same location on the patient s skin for longer than 1 second as potential injury may occur; continuous motion of the clipper during use is required. Note: If clipper is left running unused in air for 10 minutes without applying to skin, the Model 9690 blade maximum temperature may reach 60¿C (140¿F) and the Model 9660 blade maximum temperature may reach 77¿C (170.6¿F)."
3M is recalling specialty blades for surgical clippers that can overheat and cause burns if left running without skin contact. This risk occurs if the blade is unused for more than a minute or applied to the same spot for longer than a second without moving.
The blades can overheat if left running without skin contact for more than a minute, reaching temperatures up to 77°C (170.6°F). Applying the blade to the same spot for longer than a second without moving also risks burns.
Users of 3M Surgical Clipper blades with the specific reference numbers listed in the recall. People who use these blades for medical procedures are most at risk of burns.
Check for the blade reference numbers 9660, 70-2011-8462-2, or 7100213114. These blades are used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L and have specific lot codes.
Ensure the blade is not left running without skin contact for more than a minute to prevent overheating.
Move the blade continuously across the skin to avoid applying it to the same spot for longer than a second.
Yes, the recall states not to use the blade on injured skin to reduce burn risk.
The blade temperature may reach 60°C (140°F) for Model 9690 or 77°C (170.6°F) for Model 9660, which can cause burns.
Look for reference numbers 9660, 70-2011-8462-2, or 7100213114 on the blades, which are used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L.
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Subject: Recall Z-1169-2024 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-1169-2024 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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