Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

KIMGUARD Container Filters Recalled by Kimberly-Clark Corporation Due to Some individual container filter units might contain thin...

Date: March 6, 2013
Company: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Kimberly-Clark Corporation directly.

Affected Products

KIMGUARD Container Filters, 7.5in (19cm), Round and 9in. X 9in. (23cm x 23cm), Square. Intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider.

Quantity: Code 68507 - 6420 cases; Code 68509 - 1281 cases

Why Was This Recalled?

Some individual container filter units might contain thin areas that may potentially compromise the ability of the filter to maintain a sterile barrier.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 36 states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Affected (36 states)Not affected

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has 19 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report