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3M™ Nexcare™ 731Recalls & reported problems

3m Company · Nexcare™ Absolute Waterproof Tape 731, 1 in x 180 in (25.4mm x 4.57m) · Class 1

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00051131199385), received between Jul 22, 2020 and Jul 22, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction Problem” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Patient Device Interaction Problem1

Patient problems

  • Erythema1
  • Itching Sensation1
  • Skin Irritation1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 22, 2020Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    A MALE CUSTOMER FIRST APPLIED THE REFERENCED TAPE IN TWO CROSSING STRIPS OVER HIS TWISTED KNEE ON (B)(6) 2020. THE TAPE WAS REMOVED THAT SAME EVENING, REPORTEDLY WITH NO ISSUES. THE CUSTOMER APPLIED THE TAPE AGAIN AROUND HIS KNEE THE EVENING OF (B)(6) 2020. THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT THE TAPE WAS REMOVED THE FOLLOWING MORNING DUE TO HIM EXPERIENCING ITCHING AND SKIN REDNESS. A BIG BLISTER ALLEGEDLY DEVELOPED ABOVE HIS KNEE. TWO ADDITIONAL BLISTERS LATER DEVELOPED ON HIS KNEE AND ONE BELOW. THE BLISTERS REPORTEDLY MEASURED APPROXIMATELY .5"-1" IN WIDTH. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ALLERGIES TO COMPOUNDS WITH ORGANIC MERCURY. NO OTHER KNOWN ALLERGIES WERE SPECIFIED. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE REACTION LOOKED SIMILAR TO ALLERGIC REACTIONS HE EXPERIENCED IN THE PAST. HE APPLIED A COOL DAMP WASHCLOTH ON THE SKIN AREAS AND ELEVATED HIS LEG. THE CUSTOMER VISITED A DOCTOR ON (B)(6) 2020. THE DOCTOR REPORTEDLY DIAGNOSED THE AFFECTED SKIN AREA AS HIVES. THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED AN UNSPECIFIED TOPICAL OINTMENT TO BE APPLIED TWICE DAILY AND RECOMMENDED THE CUSTOMER TAKE OTC ZYRTEC®. THE CUSTOMER ALSO TOOK OTC BENADRYL® TO TREAT SYMPTOMS.

    Patient problems: Erythema; Itching Sensation; Skin Irritation

    MAUDE report 10307553 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.