3M™ Nexcare™ 732Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30051135811154), received between May 11, 2021 and Dec 2, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryDec 2, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A MALE CUSTOMER (AGE UNSPECIFIED) REPORTED AN INCIDENT REGARDING THE NEXCARE ABSOLUTE WATERPROOF TAPE. HE USED THE TAPE TO SECURE A FOOT SOCK. ON (B)(6) 2022, HE ALLEGED THE TAPE CAUSED BLISTERS AND SEVERE SKIN RASH ON THE AREA. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. NO ALLERGIES, MEDICAL HISTORY INTERVENTION REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Blister; Rash

  MAUDE report 15911595 ↗
• InjuryMay 11, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A MALE CUSTOMER (AGE UNSPECIFIED) REPORTED AN INCIDENT REGARDING THE NEXCARE¿ ABSOLUTE WATERPROOF TAPE. HE ALLEGED THE TAPE CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS AND LEFT RAISED BLISTERS ON HIS SKIN. HE APPLIED THE TAPE AT ABOUT 10 PM ON WEDNESDAY (B)(6) 2021 ON HIS RIGHT UNDERARM. HE WAS COVERING A SURGICAL INCISION. HE APPLIED ANTIBIOTIC CREAM ON THE WOUND, GAUZE AND THEN TAPED THE EDGES WITH THE TAPE. HE ALLEGED HE FELT BURNING AND ITCHING UNDER THE TAPE. THE TAPE WAS REMOVED THE MORNING OF (B)(6) 2021. THE TAPE WAS NOT DIFFICULTY TO REMOVE. HE ALLEGED THE AREA WAS RED, PAINFUL AND BLED WHEN HE REMOVED THE TAPE. HE ALLEGED HE WASHED THE AREA WITH WATER AND THE REDNESS TURNED INTO BLISTERS. THE ALLEGED INJURY WAS ONLY IN THE AREA WHERE THE TAPE WAS APPLIED ON HIS SKIN. HE FOLLOWED UP WITH HIS DOCTOR ON THURSDAY (B)(6) 2021 AND THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED AN ANTIBIOTIC (TYPE WAS NOT SPECIFIED) FOR THE SURGICAL WOUND (NOT FOR THE ALLEGED BLISTERS). ON (B)(6) 2021, HE WENT TO THE DERMATOLOGIST, WHO ALLEGED THE INJURY IS A CHEMICAL BURN AND PRESCRIBED 1% SILVER SULFADIAZINE CREAM TO APPLY ON THE AREA. HE ALLEGED IT HURTS EVERY TIME HE MOVES HIS ARM OR GETS HIS ARM WET. HE IS WORRIED THE AREA MAY GET INF

  Patient problems: Blister; Burning Sensation; Pain; Skin Inflammation/ Irritation

  MAUDE report 11808987 ↗