Events

Recall of 3M Scotchcast

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by 3M Company - Health Care Business.

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
    66052
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2242-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-08-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-09-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-06-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=121377
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Bandage, cast - Product Code ITG
  • Reason
    3m is conducting a voluntary product recall of selected lots of 3m" scotchcast" wet or dry cast padding. upon investigation of a health care provider feedback, and confirmed with internal testing, it was found that the cast padding material does not consistently repel water. lack of repellency may result in prolonged cast dry times after exposure to wet conditions. there have been no repo.
  • Action
    3M sent a Voluntary Product Recall Notification letter dated July 31, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to examine their inventory and set aside any affected lots subject to the recall notice. Customers were asked to inform all departments of any affected lots and provide them with a copy of the Notification letter that instructs them to contact their 3M distributor for alternative options. All affected products were to be returned to the 3M distributor they were purchased from. Customers with questions were instructed to contact the 3M Customer Helpline at 1-800-228-3957. For questions regarding this recall call 651-733-1110.

Device

3M Scotchcast
  • Model / Serial
    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
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO,CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN,KS,KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR,PA, TN, TX, UT,VA, WA, and WI. Internationally to GERMANY, CANADA, BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS, HONG KONG, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, KOREA, SINGAPORE AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, JAPAN, JAMAICA..
  • Product Description
    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

Manufacturer

3M Company - Health Care Business
  • Manufacturer Address
    3M Company - Health Care Business, 3M Center 2510 Conway Ave , B# 275-5-W-6, Saint Paul MN 55144
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    3m Company
  • Source
    USFDA