Kimberly-Clark Recalls KIMGUARD Container Filters Due to Sterility Concerns
Kimberly-Clark is recalling KIMGUARD Container Filters because thin areas in some units may compromise the sterile barrier.
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 (medical device) where the sterile barrier may be compromised, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is recalling KIMGUARD Container Filters, which are intended to enclose medical devices for sterilization. The recall involves specific round and square filter sizes distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and several other countries.
The recall is being conducted because some individual container filter units might contain thin areas. These thin areas may potentially compromise the filter's ability to maintain a sterile barrier.
Health care providers and consumers should stop using the affected KIMGUARD Container Filters. The specific product codes and case lot numbers are listed in the official recall notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- KIMGUARD Container Filters, 7.5in (19cm), Round and 9in. X 9in. (23cm x 23cm), Square. Intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider.
- Manufacturer
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Hazard
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 (20)
- Product Code 68507 (Round) Case Lot Numbers MF1284XXX
- MF1287XXX
- MF1294XXX
- MF1316XXX
- MF2012XXX
- MF2055XXX
- MF2086XXX
- MF2098XXX
- MF2115XXX
- MF2146XXX
- MF2178XXX
- MF2188XXX
- MF2196XXX
- MF2210XXX
- MF2228XXX
- MF2243XXX
- MF2264XXX
- MF2271XXX
- MF2285XXX
- MF2328XXX
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