3M Company - Health Care Business: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-1170-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8491-1, 7100213026, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 12, 2024

Date Posted: February 28, 2024

Recall Number: Z-1170-2024

Event ID: 93825

Reason for Recall:

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)."

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 764,580 blades

Code Information:

UDI/DI 50707387789294 (shipper), 30707387789290 (tray), all lot codes

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated