Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

MicroCool Breathable Impervious Gown with Secure Fit Surgical Recalled by Kimberly-Clark Corporation Due to Complaints were received of gowns pilling or balling,...

Date: September 17, 2009
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

MicroCool Breathable Impervious Gown with Secure Fit Surgical, (Large and X-Large), Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns are sterile single use surgical apparel intended to be worn by heathcare professionals to help protect the patient and the healthcare worker from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate matter.

Why Was This Recalled?

Complaints were received of gowns pilling or balling, linting and abrades, blood strikethrough and fibers falling off the gowns.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 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