3M Steri-Drape, Small Towel Drape, REF 1000NS, general surgery drape

FDA device recall Z-0248-2023 · posted 2022-11-18 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

3M Healthcare Business

Reason for recall

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.

Action taken

The firm began disseminating an URGENT Product Recall notice their consignees by email or letter beginning 10/06/2022. The notice explained the issue and requested the following: Distributors: "Actions Requested: 1. Immediately discontinue distribution of affected models and lots of 3M" Steri-Drape" Surgical Drapes. Reference Attachment 1 for list of models and lots. 2. Determine if any stock of the affected models and lots remain in inventory. 3. Complete the Distributor Acknowledgement Form with the following: " Acknowledge that you have read and understood this letter whether or not you have any 3M" Steri-Drape" Surgical Drapes in stock at your facility; and " Indicate if you have any product in stock and dispose of this material per facility policy. " Email the completed form to 3MFieldSafetyAction@montage72.com. 4. Notify any of your customers who have purchased this product using the Customer Letter and Customer Acknowledgement Form provided. 5. To request credit, contact 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at 1-800-228-3957, option 7 or by email to 3MFieldSafetyAction@montage72.com." Direct accounts: "Actions Requested: 1. Immediately cease use of affected models and lots of 3M" Steri-Drape" Surgical Drapes. Reference Attachment 1 for list of models and lots. 2. Determine if any stock of the affected models and lots remain in inventory. NOTE: if you distribute this product to other facilities or departments within your institution, please forward a copy of this communication to them. 3. Complete the Customer Acknowledgement Form with the following: " Acknowledge that you have read and understood this letter whether or not you have any 3M" Steri-Drape" Surgical Drapes in stock at your facility; and " Indicate if you have any product in stock and dispose of this material per facility policy. " Email the completed form to 3MFieldSafetyAction@montage72.com. 4. To request credit, contact 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at 1-800-228-3957, option 7 or by email t

Root cause

Component change control

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

PUI

Quantity affected

504,000 units

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Date initiated

2022-10-06

Date posted

2022-11-18

Location

Saint Paul, MN