Drape, Surgical, Exempt
General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4370
This product code is the class II exempt counterpart of KKX, and was exempted, subject to the limitations of exemption, under the procedures established by the 21st Century Cures Act. This device type does not require premarket notification (510(k)) to market if it does not exceed the general limitations of exemption found in 21 CFR 878.9 and the specific limitations of exemption as stated in the Physical State field of this product code description.
Recent MDR events
361 adverse event reports on file
- Drape ST 18 X 26Jul 19, 2026InjuryMW6000041
- MEDLINE-MICROTEKJul 15, 2026MalfunctionMicrotek Medical Llc8043817-2026-00003
- MEDLINE-MICROTEKJul 12, 2026MalfunctionMicrotek Medical Llc3012811961-2026-00013
- MEDLINEJul 2, 2026MalfunctionMedline Industries, Lp1417592-2026-03904
- MEDLINEJun 25, 2026MalfunctionMedline Industries, Lp1417592-2026-02877
- MEDLINE-MICROTEKJun 23, 2026MalfunctionMicrotek Medical Llc3012811961-2026-00012
- MEDLINE-MICROTEKJun 18, 2026MalfunctionMicrotek Medical Llc3012811961-2026-00011
- MEDLINE-MICROTEKJun 17, 2026MalfunctionMicrotek Medical Llc3012811961-2026-00010
- MEDLINEJun 17, 2026MalfunctionMedline Industries, Lp1417592-2026-02665
- MEDLINEJun 16, 2026MalfunctionMedline Industries, Lp1417592-2026-02425
Event type breakdown
Recalls
41 recall events for this product code
- Medline Industries, LPOpen, ClassifiedMay 7, 2026
Medline Surgical Drapes:
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
Z-2128-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Medline Industries, LPOpen, ClassifiedMar 12, 2026
Medline Surgical Drapes:
Fabric may experience premature delamination when using included laundering instructions. Identifying delaminated gown or drape in a surgical setting may result in brief delay in patient care. If delaminated product is used and surgical strikethrough occurs, there may be risk of infection.
Z-1564-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Medline Industries, LPOpen, ClassifiedFeb 17, 2026
Medline Surgical Drapes:
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
Z-1423-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Microtek Medical, Inc.Open, ClassifiedJun 12, 2025
Microtek Patient Drape ECOLAB
Due to non-sterile products being labeled as sterile
Z-1963-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldOpen, ClassifiedMar 14, 2025
Proxima Drape labeled as DRAPE C-SECTION W/ WINDOW; SHEET, DRAPE, SPLIT, ST,10/CS; DRAPE,LAPROSCOPY,CHOLE,W/TROUGH,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,LAPROSCOPY,CHOLE,W/TROUGH,ST,8
Potential breach in pouch packaging which could lead to loss of sterility.
Z-1363-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - Microtek Medical Inc.Open, ClassifiedJul 28, 2023
Equipment and table drapes:
Certain lots of the products have a Naphthalene odor.
Z-2250-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - 3M Healthcare BusinessOpen, ClassifiedNov 18, 2022
3M Steri-Drape, Small Towel Drape, REF 1000, general surgery drape
During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed the liner on the adhesive component of the affected drapes is difficult to remove without damaging the product and may render the product unusable. Additionally, 3M has observed an increase in reported adhesive related skin injuries for these affected lots.
Z-0247-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - 3M Healthcare BusinessOpen, ClassifiedNov 18, 2022
3M Steri-Drape, Small Towel Drape, REF 1000NS, general surgery drape
During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed the liner on the adhesive component of the affected drapes is difficult to remove without damaging the product and may render the product unusable. Additionally, 3M has observed an increase in reported adhesive related skin injuries for these affected lots.
Z-0248-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - 3M Healthcare BusinessOpen, ClassifiedNov 18, 2022
3M Steri-Drape, Small Towel Drape, REF 1000NSD, general surgery drape
During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed the liner on the adhesive component of the affected drapes is difficult to remove without damaging the product and may render the product unusable. Additionally, 3M has observed an increase in reported adhesive related skin injuries for these affected lots.
Z-0249-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - 3M Healthcare BusinessOpen, ClassifiedNov 18, 2022
3M Steri-Drape, Large Towel Drape, REF 1010, general surgery drape
During a recent investigation, 3M confirmed the liner on the adhesive component of the affected drapes is difficult to remove without damaging the product and may render the product unusable. Additionally, 3M has observed an increase in reported adhesive related skin injuries for these affected lots.
Z-0250-2023 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
404 firms currently registered for this product code
Cirpro De Delicias S. De R.l. De C.v.
DELICIAS Chihuahua, MX
Microtek Medical Malta Limited
Mosta, MT
Welmed, Inc.
Chicago, IL, US
Rac Medical Solutions
Bruceton, TN, US
Kent Imaging Inc
Calgary Alberta, CA
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
Changzhou Jiangsu, CN
Bmmedical
Lelystad Flevoland, NL
Aesculap Ag
TUTTLINGEN, DONAU Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Steris Corporation
MONTGOMERY, AL, US
Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd
HULL East Riding of Yorkshire, GB
Radux Devices Inc
Fridley, MN, US
Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
Changzhou Jiangsu, CN
Jiangsu Guangda Medical Material Group Co., Ltd.
Haian Jiangsu, CN
Currie Medical, Inc.
Franklin, TN, US
Safesecure Medical Infection Control Pte.
SINGAPORE South East, SG
Hubei V-medical Products Co., Ltd.
Xiantao Hubei, CN
Kerr Corporation
Pomona, CA, US
Amaryllis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore Karnataka, IN
Aktormed Gmbh
Neutraubling Bavaria, DE
Carl Zeiss Meditec Ag (oberkochen)
OBERKOCHEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Flextronics Manufacturing Juarez S. De R.l. De C.v.
Juarez Chihuahua, MX
Wear Tex S. De R.l. De C.v.
Torreon Coahuila, MX
Nuline Medical
Patna South Ayrshire, GB
Device Technologies Australia
Marsden Park New South Wales, AU
510(k) clearances
0 clearances for this product code
No 510(k) clearances on file for this product code.