3M Healthcare recalls specific urological drapes due to adhesive that may cause skin injuries and damage when removed. Affected lots include 33HJ3C through 33KTRH. 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 Healthcare is recalling certain urological drapes because the adhesive liner is hard to remove without damaging the product and has caused skin injuries. This affects healthcare workers and patients during surgeries.
The adhesive liner on the drape is difficult to remove without damaging the product, which can lead to skin injuries. This issue has been reported more frequently in the affected lots.
Healthcare workers and patients using the recalled urological drapes during surgeries are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lot numbers sold in the U.S. for general surgery procedures.
Check the lot numbers on the drape: 33HJ3C, 33HTFH, 33J9CT, 33JED6, 33JJHN, 33K968, or 33KTRH. The product is labeled as 3M Steri-Drape, Urological Drape, REF 1071 for general surgery.
Look for lot numbers 33HJ3C, 33HTFH, 33J9CT, 33JED6, 33JJHN, 33K968, or 33KTRH on the product.
If you have the recalled lot numbers, stop using the drape immediately to avoid skin injuries.
The adhesive liner is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has caused reported skin injuries in the affected lots.
Lot numbers 33HJ3C, 33HTFH, 33J9CT, 33JED6, 33JJHN, 33K968, and 33KTRH.
The recall does not specify a return process, but you should stop using the drape if you have the affected lot numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0264-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0264-2023 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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