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Class IIOngoingZ-1583-2026

ConvaTec, Inc recalls Convatec

ConvaTec, IncGreensboro, NC, United StatesReported Mar 25, 2026 · 3 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Drainable large pouch may leak due to manufacturing issue.

Affected product

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Affected products & lots

  • Convatec, EsteemBody Drainable Pouch REF:423653 10-35mmUDI
    UDI 00768455221363
    Affected lot
    5K01728

What the firm is doing

On February XX, 2026 Convatec issued a updated Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification via E-Mail. The initial notification was issued February 16, 2026. Convatec asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Review your personal supplies and determine if you are affected by this communication. 2. Discontinue use and dispose of the affected product. 3. Complete Response Form and return to Convatec within 30 days. 4. Acknowledgment of this action is critical. If you re not able to provide a written response liaise with your distributor or Convatec Customer Services can support. 5. Customer care team is available to assist you with any questions and provide product alternatives if needed. Please contact the regional Convatec Customer Services us.customerservice@convatec.com Distributor: 1. Notify all downstream customers who may have received affected product. This letter may be used to support transmission of the communication. 2. For additional instructions reference customer notification

DistributionShow details

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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