3M recalls Steri-Drape Medium Drape with Incise Film (REF 1060) due to adhesive causing skin injuries and difficulty removing liner without damage. Affected lots include 33HT6E to 33KA95.
During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed the liner on the adhesive component of the affected drapes is difficult to remove without damaging the product and may render the product unusable. Additionally, 3M has observed an increase in reported adhesive related skin injuries for these affected lots.
3M is recalling Steri-Drape Medium Drape with Incise Film (REF 1060) because the adhesive liner is hard to remove without damaging the product and has caused skin injuries. This affects surgical drapes used in general surgery procedures.
The adhesive liner on the drape is difficult to remove without damaging the product, potentially causing skin injuries. This issue has increased in reports for the affected lots.
Surgical teams and healthcare providers using the recalled drapes for general surgery procedures. Those with sensitive skin or frequent adhesive contact are at higher risk.
Check for lot numbers 33HT6E, 33HWFM, 33HWMF, 33HX3K, 33K9TF, 33KA3T, or 33KA95 on the drape packaging. The product is a general surgery drape with REF 1060.
Look for lot numbers 33HT6E, 33HWFM, 33HWMF, 33HX3K, 33K9TF, 33KA3T, or 33KA95 on the drape packaging.
3M confirmed the liner on the adhesive component is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has caused an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches the affected lots, stop using it and contact 3M Healthcare for guidance.
The recall record does not mention a repair kit or remedy. Affected users should stop using the drape and contact 3M Healthcare.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0260-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0260-2023 from 3M Healthcare. 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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