Kimberly-Clark Corporation recalls KIMGUARD Container Filters, 7.5in (19cm), Round and 9in. X 9in. (23cm x 23cm), Square. Intended to be used to enclose

Recalled April 3, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0995-2013 · Kimberly-Clark

Hazard

Some individual container filter units might contain thin areas that may potentially compromise the ability of the filter to maintain a sterile barrier. · FDA Class II

Units

Code 68507 - 6420 cases; Code 68509 - 1281 cases

Sold at

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Canada, Australia, Belgium, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal, and Singapore.

Description

Some individual container filter units might contain thin areas that may potentially compromise the ability of the filter to maintain a sterile barrier.

Product

KIMGUARD Container Filters, 7.5in (19cm), Round and 9in. X 9in. (23cm x 23cm), Square. Intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider.

Manufacturer(s)

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →