3M Recalls Scotchcast Cast Padding Due to Water Repellency Issues
3M is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Scotchcast Wet or Dry Cast Padding because the material does not consistently repel water, which may prolong cast drying times.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is a voluntary precautionary recall for a performance defect (lack of water repellency) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
3M Company - Health Care Business is conducting a voluntary recall of selected lots of 3M Scotchcast Wet or Dry Cast Padding. The affected catalog numbers are WDP2, WDP3, WDP4, and WDP6. This product is intended for use in constructing casts for either wet or dry immobilization.
The recall was initiated after a health care provider provided feedback regarding the product's performance. Internal testing confirmed that the cast padding material does not consistently repel water. This lack of repellency may result in prolonged cast dry times after the cast is exposed to wet conditions.
The recall involves 1,207 cases, with each case containing four pouches and each pouch containing 20 rolls. The affected lots were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international markets such as Germany, Canada, and Australia. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- 3M Scotchcast, Wet or Dry Cast Padding, Catalog Numbers WDP2, WDP3, WDP4, and WDP6. Intended for use in constructing casts for either wet or dry immobilization.
- Manufacturer
- 3M Company - Health Care Business
- Category
- Medical Device — Cast Padding
- 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 (12)
- Catalog # - Lot # WDP2 - 792920
- 793090
- 793640 & 796078. WDP3 - 792921
- 793098
- 793638
- 796077 & 798487. WDP4 - 792922
- 793116
- 793637
- 796079 & 798488. WDP6 792923
- 793636
- 798489
- 799235 & 799236
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