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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

3M Surgical Clipper Professional 9681

Reported: March 7, 2018 Initiated: February 2, 2018 #Z-0777-2018

Product Description

3M Surgical Clipper Professional 9681

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
120000 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution including US nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Singapore, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Dominica, Ecuador, Guatemala, UAE, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, new Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Taiwan, Uruguay, India, Bolivia, El Salvador, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
Location
Saint Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
3M Surgical Clipper Professional 9681. Recalled by 3M Company - Health Care Business. Units affected: 120000 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 7, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0777-2018.