3M recalls medium surgery drapes with wide adhesive that may cause skin injuries and damage. Affected lots include 33H9JH to 33LAXJ. Stop using if skin irritation occurs.
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 medium surgery drapes with wide adhesive that can cause skin injuries and damage. This affects healthcare workers using these drapes during surgery.
The adhesive layer is hard to remove without damaging the drape, which can cause skin injuries. This issue has been reported more frequently in recent times.
Healthcare workers using the recalled drapes during surgery are most at risk. Patients and staff in medical facilities that use these drapes may also be affected.
Check for lot numbers 33H9JH through 33LAXJ on the drape packaging. The product is a 3M Steri-Drape Medium Drape with Wide Adhesive Aperture, REF 1033.
If you experience skin irritation, stop using the drape immediately.
Look for lot numbers 33H9JH, 33J6KY, 33JCP7, 33JRD4, 33JYJ5, 33K6E3, 33KFAC, 33KHKL, 33L6E6, 33LAXJ on the drape packaging.
3M confirmed the adhesive liner is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has seen an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries.
Check for skin irritation; if present, stop using it immediately. Verify lot numbers to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is for healthcare workers using the drapes during surgery. Patients are not directly affected by the drape itself but may be at risk if staff use the recalled product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0259-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0259-2023 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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