ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0258-2013 ยท FYA Gown, Surgical

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

MicroCool Breathable Gown with Towels, X-Larg, X-Long, Sterile The product is a sterile, single use, surgical gown intended to protect surgical patients and operating room personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.

DateNov 7, 2012 (initiated Jul 5, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPackage seam of some units may not remain properly sealed to ensure the contents might not be sterile as labeled.
Root causePackaging process control
ActionKimberly Clark sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated July 5, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to determine if they have any affected product in their inventory. Any affected product should be quarantined and distribution discontinued. Distributors were also asked to conduct a sub-recall for any affected product further distributed. Customers were asked to complete the attached Distributor Product Recall Response Form and fax to 1-920-225-3522. Upon completi
Quantity933 ((30 units per case)
DistributionNationwide Distribution
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K103406MICROCOOL BREATHABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE SURGICAL GOWNS
Kimberly-Clark Corp., Dec 23, 2010