3M recalls Steri-Drape Small Towel Drape (REF 1000NSD) due to adhesive causing skin injuries and difficulty removing liner. Affected lots include 33HCR7 to 33KAY7. Stop using if you have these items.
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 its Steri-Drape Small Towel Drape (REF 1000NSD) 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 settings.
The adhesive on the drapes can cause skin injuries when it's difficult to remove the liner without damaging the product. This leads to potential skin irritation or injury during use.
Healthcare workers using the Steri-Drape Small Towel Drape in general surgery settings are most at risk. Patients and staff handling the product may experience skin injuries.
Check for the product code REF 1000NSD and lot numbers 33HCR7 through 33KAY7. The drapes are used in general surgery settings and sold by 3M Healthcare Business.
Look for the product code REF 1000NSD and lot numbers 33HCR7 to 33KAY7 on the drapes.
3M confirmed the adhesive liner is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has caused an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details and contact 3M Healthcare Business for further instructions.
Yes, healthcare workers using the drapes in general surgery settings are at risk of skin injuries due to the adhesive.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0249-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0249-2023 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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