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3M Company - Health Care Business: 39 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for 3M Company - Health Care Business. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

39Reports
0Class I
12Ongoing
2025-01-01Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II38
Class III1

By year reported

YearReports
20121
20133
20142
20151
20163
20172
20187
20191
20206
20211
20236
20245
20251
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Clarity Precision Grip Attachments, for use in orthodontic treatment. Part numbers/SKUs: 359-830 359-83

Z-0743-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2025-01-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Attachments may not mate with the tooth as intended in the digital treatment design.
Product
Clarity Precision Grip Attachments, for use in orthodontic treatment. Part numbers/SKUs: 359-830 359-831 359-832 359-833 359-834 359-835 359-836 359-837
Where it went
Product was distributed nationwide US, and internationally to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
How much
171 orders

3M Tegaderm CHG, Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing, REF 1658R

Z-0038-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-10-16  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Contamination with foreign substance matter
Product
3M Tegaderm CHG, Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing, REF 1658R
Where it went
International distribution to the country of South Korea.
How much
10,000 units

3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118

Z-1633-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-05-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Select lots of the 3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118, were incorrectly labeled with a shelf life of 5 years, rather than 3 years.
Product
3M Durapore Surgical Tape, Catalog Number 1538-118
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of TX, NY, NH, AZ, NC, CA, IL, GA, VA, MD, FL, and the country of Canada.
How much
3,515,200 rolls

3M Tube Securement Device, Small, 1.7 IN/PO x 2.4 IN/PO, REF 1500U, Sterile; and 3M Tube Securement Device, La

Z-1475-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-04-10  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Manufacturing nonconformities are in some lots of the Tube Securement Device, such as the top film layer may be partially or completely missing and some devices may exhibit the appearance of an incorrect shape due to excess material not being removed from the product liner.
Product
3M Tube Securement Device, Small, 1.7 IN/PO x 2.4 IN/PO, REF 1500U, Sterile; and 3M Tube Securement Device, Large, 2.2 IN/PO x 3.5 IN/PO, REF 1501U, Sterile. Product is packaged 1 device per pouch, 25 pouches per primary carton, and 4 primary cartons per shipper box.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MN, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WA, including PR. The countries of Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
How much
265,435 eaches

3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8462-2, 7100213114, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Cata

Z-1169-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-02-28  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
3M has added the following cautionary statement regarding the use of the product: "Caution - To reduce the risk of burns, which if not avoided may result in minor injury: " Do not use on injured skin. " Do not leave clipper running unused in air without applying to skin for more than 1 minute as blade temperature may exceed 41¿C (105.8¿F). " Do not leave the clipper blade applied to the same location on the patient s skin for longer than 1 second as potential injury may occur; continuous motion of the clipper during use is required. Note: If clipper is left running unused in air for 10 minutes without applying to skin, the Model 9690 blade maximum temperature may reach 60¿C (140¿F) and the Model 9660 blade maximum temperature may reach 77¿C (170.6¿F)."
Product
3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8462-2, 7100213114, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
52,833,750 blades

3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8491-1, 7100213026, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Cata

Z-1170-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-02-28  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
3M has added the following cautionary statement regarding the use of the product: "Caution - To reduce the risk of burns, which if not avoided may result in minor injury: " Do not use on injured skin. " Do not leave clipper running unused in air without applying to skin for more than 1 minute as blade temperature may exceed 41¿C (105.8¿F). " Do not leave the clipper blade applied to the same location on the patient s skin for longer than 1 second as potential injury may occur; continuous motion of the clipper during use is required. Note: If clipper is left running unused in air for 10 minutes without applying to skin, the Model 9690 blade maximum temperature may reach 60¿C (140¿F) and the Model 9660 blade maximum temperature may reach 77¿C (170.6¿F)."
Product
3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8491-1, 7100213026, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
764,580 blades

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal

Z-2637-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-10-04  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.
Product
3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan.
How much
79500 devices

3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482VF; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-

Z-2640-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-10-04  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.
Product
3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482VF; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan.
How much
77,280 devices

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack, REF 1496V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air rem

Z-2638-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-10-04  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.
Product
3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack, REF 1496V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan.
How much
33504 devices

3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-a

Z-2639-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-10-04  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.
Product
3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan.
How much
172,464 devices

3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243B

Z-1610-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-05-24  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators with dates of manufacture between November 6, 2022 and January 17, 2023 have an increased potential to leak ink during a sterilization cycle.
Product
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243B
Where it went
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: Austria, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
How much
2,235,000 units

3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243A

Z-1609-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-05-24  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators with dates of manufacture between November 6, 2022 and January 17, 2023 have an increased potential to leak ink during a sterilization cycle.
Product
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243A
Where it went
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: Austria, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
How much
16,229,000 units

3M Red Dot Electrodes, Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape, Catalog No. 2244, (3M ID (SKU): 70-201

Z-0188-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-11-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Potential for breakage of the ECG electrode carbon stud from the eyelet.
Product
3M Red Dot Electrodes, Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape, Catalog No. 2244, (3M ID (SKU): 70-2011-8506-6, SAP ID: 7100212989), packaged 10 electrodes per card, 5 cards per pouch, 20 pouches per shipper box, 1,000 electrodes total per shipper box. The 3M Red Dot Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape 2244 is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. This electrode is disposable, intended for single use, and has been tested for up to 3 days wear.
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CA, IA, IL, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, and OH; and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, and Turkey.
How much
2,081,000 electrodes

3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professional

Z-0422-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-11-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
Product
3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 50 electrodes per pouch; 20 pouches per shipper box (1000 electrodes total).
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Europe (Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden) and Worldwide (China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada).
How much
10,145,050 units

Novaplus Monitoriing Electrode with Foam Tape and Sticky Gel - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthca

Z-0420-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-11-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
Product
Novaplus Monitoriing Electrode with Foam Tape and Sticky Gel - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 3 electrodes per card; 1 card per pouch; 200 pouches per shipper box (600 electrodes total).
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Europe (Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden) and Worldwide (China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada).
How much
156,600 units

3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professional

Z-0423-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-11-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
Product
3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 50 electrodes per pouch; 20 pouches per shipper box (1000 electrodes total).
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Europe (Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden) and Worldwide (China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada).
How much
720,000

Novaplus Monitoriing Electrode with Foam Tape and Sticky Gel - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthca

Z-0419-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-11-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
Product
Novaplus Monitoriing Electrode with Foam Tape and Sticky Gel - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 5 electrodes per card; 1 card per pouch; 200 pouches per shipper box (1000 electrodes total).
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Europe (Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden) and Worldwide (China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada).
How much
1,572,000 units

3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with 4mm Adapter - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare profession

Z-0421-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-11-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
Product
3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with 4mm Adapter - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 10 electrodes per card; 4 cards per pouch; 20 pouches per shipper box (800 electrodes total).
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Europe (Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden) and Worldwide (China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada).
How much
287,200 units

3M Durapore Advanced, Surgical Tape, Model Numbers: 1590-0, 1590-1, 1590-2, 1590-3, 1591-0, 1591-1, 1591-2, 15

Z-0719-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-01-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
While the product meets all safety and efficacy criteria, long term exposure of 3M Durapore Advanced Surgical Tape to continuous high moisture clinical applications has not fully met all of 3M s performance expectations. This use environment may cause tape bond failure, leading the tape to not perform as intended. Further, the tape fibers may fray which could be accidentally ingested or aspirated.
Product
3M Durapore Advanced, Surgical Tape, Model Numbers: 1590-0, 1590-1, 1590-2, 1590-3, 1591-0, 1591-1, 1591-2, 1591-3, 1590S-1, 1590S-2, 1590B-118, 1590B-136
Where it went
Nationwide, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, Denmark
How much
470,954 rolls

3M(TM) Surgical Clipper by Remington(R) REF 9602 The 3M Surgical Clipper Classic, 9602, is intended to remo

Z-0791-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-02-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
3M has recently received reports involving the 3MTM Surgical Clipper by Remington¿, Model 9602, overheating in mobile/field EMS situations while charging from a modified sine wave power inverter.
Product
3M(TM) Surgical Clipper by Remington(R) REF 9602 The 3M Surgical Clipper Classic, 9602, is intended to remove body hair and head hair from patients in preparation for any medical procedure requiring hair removal.
Where it went
US Distribution and countries Brazil and Canada.
How much
19,860 units

3M Fast Release Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride, Mint Flavor, Rx Only, single use. 200 pack, with each package co

Z-0368-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-11-07  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Product has an unpleasant flavor due to a manufacturing process error resulting in an extraneous material being introduced into the product.
Product
3M Fast Release Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride, Mint Flavor, Rx Only, single use. 200 pack, with each package containing 1 0.40 ml varnish and 1 applicator brush. Product is applied to tooth surfaces for sealing dentinal tubules and treatment of hypersensitive teeth.
Where it went
US distribution to states of: CA, FL, IN, NV, PA, TN, TX and WA.
How much
73 units (200 pack)

ACE (TM) BRAND, DELUXE ANKLE BRACE, 207736, UPC 0 51131 20387 7

Z-0946-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-03-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
3M discovered that the Futuro" Quick Strap Ankle Brace (Cat. #47736EN) and ACE" Brand Deluxe Ankle brace (Cat. #207736) do not have the correct labeling. The products contain natural latex rubber, but do not include the appropriate caution statement.
Product
ACE (TM) BRAND, DELUXE ANKLE BRACE, 207736, UPC 0 51131 20387 7
Where it went
US and Australia, Jordan, Republic Of Korea, Lebanon, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates
How much
162,348 units

FUTURO (TM) SPORT, QUICK STRAP ANKLE SUPPORT, REF 47736GEN, UPC 0 51131 19692 6

Z-0945-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-03-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
3M discovered that the Futuro" Quick Strap Ankle Brace (Cat. #47736EN) and ACE" Brand Deluxe Ankle brace (Cat. #207736) do not have the correct labeling. The products contain natural latex rubber, but do not include the appropriate caution statement.
Product
FUTURO (TM) SPORT, QUICK STRAP ANKLE SUPPORT, REF 47736GEN, UPC 0 51131 19692 6
Where it went
US and Australia, Jordan, Republic Of Korea, Lebanon, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates
How much
158,179 units

3M Surgical Clipper Professional 9681

Z-0777-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-03-07  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failure to follow proper charging practices can result in lithium-ion battery degradation, characterized by excessive heat during operation or failure to properly charge. In rare circumstances, battery degradation has been associated with battery venting, which is a rapid release of battery energy.
Product
3M Surgical Clipper Professional 9681
Where it went
Worldwide distribution including US nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Singapore, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Dominica, Ecuador, Guatemala, UAE, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, new Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Taiwan, Uruguay, India, Bolivia, El Salvador, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
How much
120000 units

3M Bair Hugger(M) Normothermia System, Full Access Underbody Warming Blanket, REF 63500 The 3M Bair Hugger

Z-0598-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-02-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Adesign change to 3M(TM) Bair Hugger(TM) Full Access Underbody Warming Blanket, Models 63500 and 63700, can make these blankets more susceptible to unintended occlusion of airflow resulting in limited or partial inflation during use.
Product
3M Bair Hugger(M) Normothermia System, Full Access Underbody Warming Blanket, REF 63500 The 3M Bair Hugger Temperature Management System is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia. In addition, the temperature management system can be used to provide patient thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The temperature management system can be used with adult and pediatric patients.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Deutschland GMBH, Dominican, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Paraguay, Philippines, New Zealand, Shanghai, Thailand, and Uruguay.
How much
33108 cases of 5 units

3M Bair Hugger(M) Normothermia System, Sterile Full Access Underbody, Model 63700 The 3M Bair Hugger Tempe

Z-0599-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-02-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Adesign change to 3M(TM) Bair Hugger(TM) Full Access Underbody Warming Blanket, Models 63500 and 63700, can make these blankets more susceptible to unintended occlusion of airflow resulting in limited or partial inflation during use.
Product
3M Bair Hugger(M) Normothermia System, Sterile Full Access Underbody, Model 63700 The 3M Bair Hugger Temperature Management System is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia. In addition, the temperature management system can be used to provide patient thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The temperature management system can be used with adult and pediatric patients.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Deutschland GMBH, Dominican, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Paraguay, Philippines, New Zealand, Shanghai, Thailand, and Uruguay.
How much
36 cases of 5 units

ACE(TM) BRAND, ULTRA LITE ANKLE brace: (a) Size Selection Medium, Cat #901014, UPC 051131019984 2; (b) Size Se

Z-0552-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-02-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Mold was found on the non-patient contact surfaces of the product and was identified as Aspergillus candidus.
Product
ACE(TM) BRAND, ULTRA LITE ANKLE brace: (a) Size Selection Medium, Cat #901014, UPC 051131019984 2; (b) Size Selection Large, Cat #901015, UPC 0 51131019985 9
Where it went
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV
How much
996 units

3M Bair Hugger(TM) Normothermia System, Temperature Monitoring System Sensors Model 360 (Part Number 36000)

Z-0114-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-11-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed that a programming translation error could occur in a small amount of the sensors that could lead to a temperature readout that is lower than the patients actual temperature.
Product
3M Bair Hugger(TM) Normothermia System, Temperature Monitoring System Sensors Model 360 (Part Number 36000)
Where it went
CA, MI, IL, MO, MN, GA, and Canada, Switzerland
How much
153 cases (3825 sensors)

3M Ranger(TM) Pressure Infusor, Model 145, SKU 70200792979 The 3M Ranger Pressure Infusor is a hardware dev

Z-2632-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-07-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
It was discovered that one Ranger Pressure lnfusor Model 145, SN: 100873, produced a left chamber pressure that was slightly below the manufacturing specification.
Product
3M Ranger(TM) Pressure Infusor, Model 145, SKU 70200792979 The 3M Ranger Pressure Infusor is a hardware device intended to provide pressure to I.V. solution bags when rapid infusion of liquids is required.
Where it went
U.S. Distribution: TX only
How much
1 unit

3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad, REF 9130 (100 pads / case) and 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad with Cord

Z-0701-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-12-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
3M is recalling Universal Electrosurgical Pads because a report of an unintended material (process liner) in the product. This may prevent or impede the safe return of electrosurgical current following Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) activation. This defect has the potential to increase the risk of a patient burn directly under the pad or at an alternate site of the body.
Product
3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad, REF 9130 (100 pads / case) and 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad with Cord, REF 9135-LP (40 pads / case) Product Usage: 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pads are designed to work with most electrosurgical unite (ESU) for virtually every surgical application where electrosurgery is utilized to provide a safe return path for electrosurgical current. Solid Universal Electrosurgical Pads are for use with generators that do not have a Contact Quality Monitoring System (CQMS). Split Style Universal Electrosurgical Pad is for use with ESUs that have a CQMS (i.e. REM, ARM, NESSY, etc.). 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pads are designed to be used on any patient where full skin contact and a suitable placement site can be obtained. There are no patient weight restrictions for use of this product. Use of this product for unintended application could lead to an unsafe condition.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, NC, NY, TN, TX, VA and the countries of Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan, Mexico and South Africa.
How much
32,000 pads

Showing the 30 most recent of 39. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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