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Class II Recall

3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118

3M Company - Health Care Business

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for 3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118 by 3M Company - Health Care Business. Reason: Select lots of the 3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118, were incorrectly labeled with a shelf life of 5 years, rather than 3 years..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1633-2024

Action Date

2024-05-01

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118

Lot/Code Info: UDI/DI 50707387793208, Lot Codes: 33DER3, 33DTMA, 33DTPN, 33EDDE, 33ETFA, 33ETHX, 33FDHA, 33FDYN, 33FE9D, 33FEY6, 33FTLA, 33FW6E, 33FWPC, 33JE7T, 33JEFK, 33JENC, 33JYPX, 33JYW5, 33K3EJ, 33KPWT, 33KT6R, 33KT8F, 33LJWC, 33LK5M, 33LLEY, 33LLPT, 33LM6R, 33LMET, 33LMX3, 33N56W, 33N5K4, 33N5TC, 33NF36, 33NF6A, 33NY98, 33NYP9, 33P37P, 33PKLN, 33PL6J, 33PMFA, 33R35M, 33R3P6, 33RMNF, 33RNP4, 33TL39, 33TL8F, 33TLF4, 33TN55, 33WEA8, 33WEHJ, 33WERX, 33WF5P, 33WFD5

Quantity Affected: 3,515,200 rolls

Reason for Recall

Select lots of the 3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118, were incorrectly labeled with a shelf life of 5 years, rather than 3 years.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of TX, NY, NH, AZ, NC, CA, IL, GA, VA, MD, FL, and the country of Canada.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-03-20

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 203 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-1633-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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