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3M(TM) Surgical Clipper by Remington(R) REF 9602 The 3M Surgical Clipper Classic, 9602, is intended to remove body hair and head hair from patients in preparation for any medical procedure requiring hair removal.

FDA Recall Z-0791-2019 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLWK
Date Initiated2019-01-14
Date Terminated2021-02-11
Product Quantity19,860 units

Reason for Recall

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.

Firm Action

The firm, 3M Health Care, disseminated their "Field Safety Action" letter dated 1/9/2019 to its customers beginning on 01/14/2019. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: -Consult facility bio-med or power inverter manual/manufacturer to ensure only pure sine wave inverters are being used in mobile/field EMS situations to charge the 9602 clipper, as emphasized in the new product caution. -Complete and return the Customer Acknowledgement Form to show your understanding of and compliance with this Field Safety Action via Email to: [email protected]. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact your local 3M sales rep or the 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at 1-800-228-3957, option #6, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Central Time.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution and countries Brazil and Canada.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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