3M recalls Steri-Drape Medium Drape with Adhesive Aperture (REF 103: 33JPRN, 33JPWY, 33JR98, 33KLEY, 33KLME) due to difficult adhesive removal causing skin injuries.
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 Drapes with Adhesive Aperture (REF 1030NS) because the adhesive liner is hard to remove without damaging the product and has caused reported 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, which can lead to skin injuries. 3M has observed an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries for these specific lots.
Healthcare professionals using these surgical drapes in general surgery procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving surgery with these drapes could experience skin injuries.
Check for the product code REF 1030NS on the drape. Look for lot numbers 33JPRN, 33JPWY, 33JR98, 33KLEY, or 33KLME. These drapes are used in general surgery procedures.
Look for lot numbers 33JPRN, 33JPWY, 33JR98, 33KLEY, or 33KLME on the drape packaging.
3M confirmed the adhesive liner is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has observed an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries for these affected lots.
Check the lot number on the drape packaging. If it matches the affected lots, stop using it and contact 3M Healthcare for guidance.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0258-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0258-2023 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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