The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0261-2023·Announced 2022-11-30

3M Steri-Drape surgical drapes recalled due to adhesive skin injuries

3M is recalling 103,000 units of Steri-Drape surgical drapes worldwide due to difficulties removing the adhesive liner and an increase in reported skin injuries from the adhesive.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with reported skin injuries related to the adhesive component. The source indicates an increase in reported skin injuries in the affected lots, which constitutes significant injury reports under the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

3M Healthcare Business is recalling approximately 103,000 units of Steri-Drape Medium Drape with Incise Film (REF 1060NS). The recall addresses issues identified during a recent investigation: the adhesive liner on the drape's adhesive component is difficult to remove without damaging the product, potentially rendering it unusable. Additionally, 3M has observed an increase in reported skin injuries related to the adhesive in the affected lots.

The affected drapes were distributed worldwide. The recalled lot numbers are 33J7AA, 33J7JY, 33J7W8, 33J8AX, 33J8JR, 33JM8K, 33JMKC, 33JMW3, 33JN9L, 33JNHN, 33JPE6, 33JPM8, 33K8HC, 33K966, and 33K9FK.

The recalled product

Product
3M Steri-Drape, Medium Drape with Incise Film, REF 1060NS, general surgery drape
Manufacturer
3M Healthcare Business
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Drape
Hazard
Affected units
103,000

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 (16)

  • UDI/DI (01) 50707387029369
  • Lot numbers: 33J7AA
  • 33J7JY
  • 33J7W8
  • 33J8AX
  • 33J8JR
  • 33JM8K
  • 33JMKC
  • 33JMW3
  • 33JN9L
  • 33JNHN
  • 33JPE6
  • 33JPM8
  • 33K8HC
  • 33K966
  • 33K9FK

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by 3M Healthcare Business 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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