Events

Recall of 3M MICROPORE SURGICAL TAPE

According to Health Canada (via FOI), this recall involved a device in Canada that was produced by 3M CANADA COMPANY.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    36113
  • Event Risk Class
    II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-03-11
  • Event Country
    Canada
  • Event Source
    HC
  • Notes / Alerts
    Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    Bulk-packaged rolls of micropore surgical tape may exhibit the same inconsistent performance that was observed with single use rolls recalled (recall number 53073) if used as the primary securement device for dialysis needles or pressure dressings used after dialysis treatments. only the identified lots were imported by 3m canada.

Device

3M MICROPORE SURGICAL TAPE
  • Model / Serial
    Model Catalog: 1530-154 (Lot serial: 200911OJ); Model Catalog: 1530-154 (Lot serial: 200903XH); Model Catalog: 1530-154 (Lot serial: 200904BK)
  • Product Description
    3M MICROPORE SURGICAL TAPE
  • Manufacturer
    3M CANADA COMPANY

Manufacturer

3M CANADA COMPANY
  • Manufacturer Address
    LONDON
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    3m Company
  • Source
    HC