MicroCool Breathable Impervious Surgical Gown — Class II medical device recall Z-2017-2012
Terminated recall by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, reported 2012-07-25, distributed nationwide. Complaints were received of gowns pilling or balling, linting and abrades, blood strikethrough and fibers fall
| Recall number | Z-2017-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Roswell, GA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2009-09-17 |
| Classified | 2012-07-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-07-25 |
| Terminated | 2012-07-19 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 79,941 units |
| Lot numbers | AG9154, AH9072, AH9073, AH9074, AH9076, AH9103, AH9110, AH9112, AH9116, AH9139, AH9140, AH9142, AH9143, AH9145, AH9146, AH9150, AH9151, AH9152, AH9153, AH9155, AH9157, AH9158, AH9159, AH9160, AH9163, AH9165, AH9166, AH9167, AH9168 |
Product
MicroCool Breathable Impervious Surgical Gown, (Large and X-Large), Sterile, Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns are sterile single use surgical apparel intended to be worn by heathcare professionals to help protect the patient and the healthcare worker from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate matter.
Reason for recall
Complaints were received of gowns pilling or balling, linting and abrades, blood strikethrough and fibers falling off the gowns.
Machine access
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