3M Healthcare recalls Steri-Drape Small Towel Drapes REF 1000NS due to adhesive that may cause skin injuries and damage when removed. Affected lots include specific serial numbers.
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 Small Towel Drapes with REF 1000NS model for general surgery use. The adhesive layer can be hard to remove without damaging the product and has been linked to skin injuries in reports.
The adhesive on the drapes is difficult to remove without damaging the product. This can lead to skin injuries when the adhesive is removed, as reported by 3M.
Healthcare workers using these drapes in surgery settings are most at risk. Patients and staff handling the drapes during procedures could experience skin injuries.
Check for the model REF 1000NS on the drape. Affected lots include specific serial numbers: 33HP4H, 33HPDN, 33HPLM, 33HPWP, 33J478, 33J8MT, 33J948, 33JLMY, 33JLWL, 33K6FN, 33KCDK, 33KCP4, 33KY37, 33KYDK, 33KYNY.
Look for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your drape is affected.
3M confirmed the adhesive layer is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has observed an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries.
Check the serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to see if your drape is affected.
The recall notice does not mention a fix or remedy; affected drapes should be checked against the list of serial 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-0248-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0248-2023 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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