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Class II Recall

3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8462-2, 7100213114, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number

3M Company - Health Care Business

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for 3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8462-2, 7100213114, used with used by 3M Company - Health Care Business. Reason: 3M has added the following cautionary statement regarding the use of the product: "Caution - To reduce the risk of burns, which if not avoided may .

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1169-2024

Action Date

2024-02-28

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8462-2, 7100213114, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L

Lot/Code Info: UDI/DI 50707387789003 (shipper), 30707387789009 (tray), all lot codes

Quantity Affected: 52,833,750 blades

Reason for Recall

3M has added the following cautionary statement regarding the use of the product: "Caution - To reduce the risk of burns, which if not avoided may result in minor injury: " Do not use on injured skin. " Do not leave clipper running unused in air without applying to skin for more than 1 minute as blade temperature may exceed 41¿C (105.8¿F). " Do not leave the clipper blade applied to the same location on the patient s skin for longer than 1 second as potential injury may occur; continuous motion of the clipper during use is required. Note: If clipper is left running unused in air for 10 minutes without applying to skin, the Model 9690 blade maximum temperature may reach 60¿C (140¿F) and the Model 9660 blade maximum temperature may reach 77¿C (170.6¿F)."

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-01-12

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 140 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

3M Company - Health Care Business has 13 FDA actions in our database, including 13 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (3M Company - Health Care Business) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does 3M Company - Health Care Business have FDA actions?

3M Company - Health Care Business has 13 FDA actions in our database, including 13 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1169-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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