3M recalls medium surgery drapes with adhesive issues that may cause skin injuries. Affected lots have difficult-to-remove adhesive. Stop using if you own these specific model 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 medium surgery drapes that have adhesive that's hard to remove without damaging the product. This can lead to skin injuries and make the drapes unusable.
The adhesive on the drapes can be difficult to remove without damaging the product, potentially causing skin injuries. This issue has been reported more often in recent times.
Surgical staff and patients using the recalled drapes during general surgery procedures. Those with sensitive skin or frequent adhesive contact are at higher risk.
Check for the model number REF 1061 on the drape. Affected lots include 33HAEY, 33HC74, 33HCHP, 33JHMA, 33JHYT, 33JJ8X, 33JJHM, 33JTNP, 33JW4J, 33JWDD, 33JWLT, 33KFNC, 33KFY5, 33KHK3, 33KHWN, 33KJ7L, 33KJJ7, 33KJTC, 33KYY7, 33L4L6.
Verify the model number REF 1061 on the drape to confirm if it's affected.
If you have the affected model numbers, stop using these drapes immediately to avoid skin injuries.
3M confirmed the adhesive on the drape is difficult to remove without damaging the product and has seen an increase in reported adhesive-related skin injuries.
Affected model numbers include 33HAEY, 33HC74, 33HCHP, 33JHMA, 33JHYT, 33JJ8X, 33JJHM, 33JTNP, 33JW4J, 33JWDD, 33JWLT, 33KFNC, 33KFY5, 33KHK3, 33KHWN, 33KJ7L, 33KJJ7, 33KJTC, 33KYY7, 33L4L6.
The recall record does not specify a replacement option or remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0262-2023 — 3M Healthcare 3M Healthcare Hello, I own a 3M Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0262-2023 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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