3M Company - Health Care Business Recalls

Hazard: 3M discovered a valve with incorrectly labeled "input" and "output" orientation. This defect can result in the valve being installed backwards, creating a remote possibility of valve failure. A failure may result in EO being vented outside the sealed chamber during a limited period in the EO injection phase of the cycle.

Hazard: Product mislabeled as latex free. Actual Catalog number 1581, lot 2020-10AN. contains latex. This could pose a health risk to users with sensitivity or allergic reaction to latex, which could range from mild to severe.

Hazard: Chemical contamination: Product may be contaminated with a toxic compound.

Hazard: 3M is initiating a Field Correction to remove the crown indication from all Lava Ultimate products. These products will continue to be indicated for onlays, inlays and veneers.

Hazard: Labeling on units shipped prior to May 16th, 2014 did not contain the statement "This product contains dry natural rubber" as required by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical devices. The non-slip pads at the bottom of the unit contain dry natural rubber. One incident of an allergic reaction in a sensitized individual has been reported.

Hazard: Recently, 3M received a single report of a potential exposure to Ethylene Oxide (EO) at a hospital installation involving 3M" Steri-Vac" Gas Sterilizers. The cause was traced to a rare situation involving a failure of the EO cartridge puncture assembly. This assembly was only in production during the period November 10, 2006 through December 14, 2007 and in service during the period February 7, 20

Hazard: Specific lots of Imprint II and Paradigm impression material refill packs are being recalled because the moisture displacement feature in both is greatly reduced which may impact the quality of the dental impression.

Hazard: 3M is recalling specific lots of 3M ESPE Unitek Primary Stainless Steel Crowns - Series UR4 contain LL3 crowns which are incorrectly labeled as UR4 crowns.

Hazard: 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

Hazard: 3M determined that the electrical grounding mechanism for the Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas Sterilizer/Aerator did not meet all of the requirements of the standard in that the electrical wiring, which is insulated and contained within the sealed door should have a stronger connection to the protective electrical grounding mechansim.