3M recalls Steri-Drape Large Towel Drapes (REF 1010NS) due to adhesive issues causing skin injuries. Affected lots include 33HR7D to 33JYXH. Stop using if you have these drapes.
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 Large Towel Drapes (REF 1010NS) 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 drapes is difficult to remove without damaging the product, which can lead to skin injuries. This issue has been reported more frequently in recent times for these specific drapes.
Healthcare professionals using these 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 1010NS on the drape. Affected lots include 33HR7D through 33JYXH. These drapes are used in general surgery procedures.
Look for the product code REF 1010NS and affected lot numbers (33HR7D to 33JYXH) on the drape.
3M confirmed the adhesive liner is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has caused an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries.
Check for the product code REF 1010NS and affected lot numbers (33HR7D to 33JYXH) on the drape.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact 3M Healthcare Business for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0251-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0251-2023 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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