3M Healthcare recalls Steri-Drape Medium Drape with Adhesive Aperture (REF 1:1030) due to skin injuries from difficult adhesive removal. Affected lots include 33HFW5, 33HH8Y, etc. 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 Steri-Drape Medium Drapes with Adhesive Aperture (REF 1030) 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 drape is difficult to remove without damaging the product, which can lead to skin injuries. This issue has been reported more frequently in recent times, indicating a potential safety hazard during medical procedures.
Surgical teams and healthcare workers using the recalled drapes for general surgery procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving care during these procedures could also be affected if the drapes are used improperly.
Check for the product code REF 1030 on the drape. Affected lots include 33HFW5, 33HH8Y, 33JRFA, 33JTD4, 33KKLW, and 33KL53. These drapes were sold for general surgery use.
Immediately stop using the recalled Steri-Drape Medium Drape with Adhesive Aperture (REF 1030) if you have it.
3M Healthcare confirmed the adhesive liner is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has caused an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries.
Affected lots include 33HFW5, 33HH8Y, 33JRFA, 33JTD4, 33KKLW, and 33KL53.
Look for the product code REF 1030 on the drape and check the lot numbers listed: 33HFW5, 33HH8Y, 33JRFA, 33JTD4, 33KKLW, 33KL53.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0257-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0257-2023 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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