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Recall of Device Recall KimberlyClark, Three Quarter Drape

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

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
    59161
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2836-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-06-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-07-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-10-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=101449
  • 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
    Surgical Drape - Product Code KKX
  • Reason
    Metal shavings were found within the folded portion of the surgical drape.
  • Action
    Kimberly-Clark Corporation sent an "Urgent: Voluntary Product Recall" letter dated June 6, 2011 to all affected customers and a subsequent letter dated June 22, 2011. The letter notified them of the recall and provided recommendations. They were instructed to evaluate their facilities unused inventory of the affected drapes to determine if any of the impacted product lots remain with their facility. If present, they were to quarantine and discontinue use. A Customer Product Recall Response Form was included to be completed and faxed to KC. They will be contacted by a representative regarding the return and replenishment of the product. If the product was further distributed, the consignee was advised to contact the end user, make them aware of the recall and to retrieve any of the affected product in inventory. For additional information please contact Kimberly-Clark Regulatory Affairs at 770-587-7400.

Device

Device Recall KimberlyClark, Three Quarter Drape
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code: 79147 Lot numbers: AC1080052, AC1093104, AC1094061, AC1098193, AC1099073, AC1099213, AC1099074, AC1100074, AC1105054, AC 1124031, AC1124092, AC1126173, AC 1127013, AC 1128153, AC1129031, AC1129062, AC1130011, AC1130092, AC1082042, AC1089111, AC1102021 AC1102141, AC1103031, AC1104101, AC1106103, AC1106164, AC1107084, AC1121184, AC1122071, AC1122192, AC1123012, AC1125111, AC1131082, AC1131092, AC1131151, AC1134133.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide (USA) distribution, including the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, MO, NC, NY, OH, TN, TX, VA and WI.
  • Product Description
    Kimberly-Clark, Three Quarter Drape, Non sterile/Disposable, || Surgical drape.
  • Manufacturer
    Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Manufacturer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Kimberly-Clark Corporation, 1400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell GA 30076
  • Source
    USFDA