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Class IIOngoingZ-2677-2026

ConvaTec, Inc recalls Aquacel Ag Surgical SP REF: 413556 9cm x 15cm/3.5 in. x 6 in.

ConvaTec, IncGreensboro, NC, United StatesReported Jul 15, 2026 · 7 days ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Surgical dressing manufactured out of specification (greater thickness).

Affected product

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Affected products & lots

  • Aquacel Ag Surgical SP REF: 413556 9cm x 15cm/3.5 in. x 6 in., Sterile R
    Affected lot
    5G00809

What the firm is doing

On June 8, 2026, Convatec issued a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification via Email. Convatec asked consignees to take the following actions: Cease use and distribution of the impacted lots; 2. Identify and quarantine any affected product in the inventory. 3. Notify all relevant personel. End users / Patients 1.Discontinue use and dispose of the affected product. 2.Review your personal supplies and determine if you are affected by this communication. 3.Complete response form and return to Convatec within 30-days. Distributors, Wholesalers, Clinical Facilities, & Hospitals. Transmission of Notice & Reporting 4. This notice must be shared with all individuals within your organization who need to be informed, as well as any external organizations to whom the potentially affected devices may have been supplied or transferred. 5.Please ensure continued awareness of this notice and the associated actions for an appropriate period, so that the corrective measures remain effective across your organization. 6. All device-related incidents or complaints should be reported to the manufacturer, distributor, or local representative. Such reporting provides essential feedback for ongoing safety monitoring.

DistributionShow details

US Nationwide distribution in the states of MD, OH, IL, NC, AZ, NY, MN, TX, KS, TN, IN, DE, MI, FL, PA, CA, VA, MS, NM, GA, CO.

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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