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Attachments may not mate with the tooth as intended in the digital treatment design.

Contamination with foreign substance matter

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.

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.

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)."

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)."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Potential for breakage of the ECG electrode carbon stud from the eyelet.

Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.

Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.

Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.

Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.

Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.

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.

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 has an unpleasant flavor due to a manufacturing process error resulting in an extraneous material being introduced into the product.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mold was found on the non-patient contact surfaces of the product and was identified as Aspergillus candidus.

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.

It was discovered that one Ranger Pressure lnfusor Model 145, SN: 100873, produced a left chamber pressure that was slightly below the manufacturing specification.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.