3M recalls Durapore Advanced Surgical Tape models 1590-0 to 1591-3 due to moisture exposure causing bond failure and potential fiber fraying. Affected items may not perform as intended or pose ingestion risk.
While the product meets all safety and efficacy criteria, long term exposure of 3M Durapore Advanced Surgical Tape to continuous high moisture clinical applications has not fully met all of 3M s performance expectations. This use environment may cause tape bond failure, leading the tape to not perform as intended. Further, the tape fibers may fray which could be accidentally ingested or aspirated.
3M is recalling specific surgical tape models because prolonged moisture exposure in clinical use can cause the tape to fail and potentially fray, leading to accidental ingestion or aspiration. This affects healthcare professionals using the tape in wet environments.
Long-term moisture exposure in clinical applications can cause the tape to lose its bond strength, leading to failure. Frayed fibers may become accidentally ingested or aspirated, though this is unlikely in normal use.
Healthcare professionals using 3M Durapore Advanced Surgical Tape in clinical settings where moisture is present. Patients using the tape during procedures involving high moisture exposure are at slightly higher risk.
Check for model numbers 1590-0 through 1591-3 or 1590S-1, 1590S-2, 1590B-118, 1590B-136 on the tape packaging. All lots of these models are affected.
Identify the model number on the tape packaging to confirm if it is in the affected list.
Reach out to 3M Customer Support for specific instructions on handling affected tape.
Yes, the recall applies only to long-term moisture exposure in clinical settings. Dry conditions do not pose the risk.
The recall does not require immediate action; contact 3M for guidance on handling or disposal.
The recall states that frayed fibers could be accidentally ingested or aspirated, but this is unlikely in normal use and not a serious injury risk.
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Subject: Recall Z-0719-2020 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-0719-2020 from 3M. 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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