3M recalls 200-pack of Mint Flavor Fast Release Varnish due to an unpleasant flavor caused by a manufacturing error. This Rx-only product may contain extraneous material affecting taste.
Product has an unpleasant flavor due to a manufacturing process error resulting in an extraneous material being introduced into the product.
3M is recalling 200 packs of Mint Flavor Fast Release Varn: the product has an unpleasant flavor because of a manufacturing error that introduced extra material. This affects people using it for sensitive teeth treatment.
The product contains an extra material from a manufacturing error that makes it taste unpleasant. This does not cause injury or health risks but affects the taste experience.
People with prescriptions for sensitive teeth who use this specific 3M Fast Release Varnish product. Those who have the 200-pack with mint flavor are most at risk.
Look for the 3M Fast Release Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride, Mint Flavor, Rx Only, single-use product in a 200-pack. The package contains 0.40 ml varnish and one applicator brush.
Verify the product has the 200-pack with mint flavor and Rx-only label as described in the recall.
Yes, the product is safe but has an unpleasant flavor due to a manufacturing error.
The recall does not require stopping use or returning the product; it only addresses the taste issue.
Check for the 200-pack of Mint Flavor Fast Release Varnish with Rx-only label and 0.40 ml varnish per package.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0368-2019 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-0368-2019 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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