Events

Recall of Device Recall ULTRA Fabric Reinforced surgical Gown XLarge Sterile

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
    63598
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0257-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-07-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-11-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-06-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114310
  • 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
    Drape, surgical - Product Code KKX
  • Reason
    Package seam of some units may not remain properly sealed to ensure the contents might not be sterile as labeled.
  • Action
    Kimberly Clark sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated July 5, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to determine if they have any affected product in their inventory. Any affected product should be quarantined and distribution discontinued. Distributors were also asked to conduct a sub-recall for any affected product further distributed. Customers were asked to complete the attached Distributor Product Recall Response Form and fax to 1-920-225-3522. Upon completion of the response form customers were asked to destroy any affected product. For questions regarding this recall call 770-587-7835.

Device

Device Recall ULTRA Fabric Reinforced surgical Gown XLarge Sterile
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code 95221 - All lot numbers beginning with: AH9284*** to AH9356***, AH0007*** to AH0356***, AH1008 *** to AH1364***, AH2006*** to AH2146***
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    ULTRA Fabric Reinforced surgical Gown X-Large Sterile || The product is a sterile, single use, surgical gown intended to protect surgical patients and operating room personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
  • Manufacturer
    Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Manufacturer

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