Kimberly-Clark Recalls MicroCool Sterile Surgical Gowns Due to Seal Defects
Kimberly-Clark is recalling specific lots of MicroCool sterile surgical gowns because package seams may not be properly sealed, potentially compromising sterility.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sterile surgical gown) where the failure of the seal could lead to infection, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical risk without reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is recalling 933 units of MicroCool Breathable Gown with Towels, X-Larg, X-Long, Sterile. The product is a sterile, single-use surgical gown intended to protect surgical patients and operating room personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
The recall is being issued because the package seam of some units may not remain properly sealed. This defect means the contents might not be sterile as labeled. The affected product code is 92042, with lot numbers beginning with AH9282*** to AH9309***, AH0013*** to AH0329***, AH1020 *** to AH1293***, and AH2019*** to AH2175***.
The product was distributed nationwide. Healthcare facilities and consumers should check their inventory for the specific product code and lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the supplier or the manufacturer for credit or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- MicroCool Breathable Gown with Towels, X-Larg, X-Long, Sterile The product is a sterile, single use, surgical gown intended to protect surgical patients and operating room personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
- Manufacturer
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — Surgical Gowns
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (4)
- Product Code 92042 - All lot numbers beginning with: AH9282*** to AH9309***
- AH0013*** to AH0329***
- AH1020 *** to AH1293***
- AH2019*** to AH2175***
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Kimberly-Clark Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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