ConvaTec Esteem+ Durahesive Plus, Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/4 in., 19-64mm, REF 416975. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.
- Company
- Convatec, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- August 16, 2022
- Posted
- October 24, 2022
- Recall Number
- Z-0128-2023
- Quantity
- 182 units
- Firm Location
- Greensboro, NC
Reason for Recall
impaired functionality of the release liner
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Lot / Code Info
UDI/DI: 768455115334, Batch Number: 2A02671
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
Convatec issued an Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall notice on 09/16/2022 by mail. The notice explained the reason for the recall and requested the following actions be taken: "DISTRIBUTOR ACTIONS: 1 Immediately stop distributing and quarantine all recalled lots. 2 Perform a count of recalled product currently in inventory. Complete the enclosed response form and return it to the address on the response form. Return the attached Recall Response Form even if no recalled product is in inventory. 3 Call toll free number (to be assigned). You will be assigned an RGA number and given instructions on how to return the recalled product. Recalled product must be returned in a separate container from any other product returns. 4 Mark all return shipments Recalled Product and provide the supplied RGA number. 5 Product must be labeled for shipment to: Sedgwick, 2670 Executive Drive, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN, 46241, U.S.A. 6 Your account will be credited for all returned product. Please ensure your account number is correctly identified on the attached Recall Response Form. 7 If you have distributed this product to other wholesalers then forward this letter to them and ask that they follow these Distributor Actions and return the attached Recall Response Form to the address listed on the form. 8 Send a copy of this recall package to all other consignees: Retailers, if applicable, and end users. It is extremely important to identify the responsible individual, who is in charge of recall activities, at hospital locations. This will make the recall process more effective and eliminate confusion and duplicated effort." "RETAILER ACTIONS: 1 Immediately stop distributing and quarantine all recalled lots. 2 Perform a count of recalled product currently in inventory. Complete the enclosed response form and return it to the address on the response form. Return the attached Recall Response Form even if no recalled product is in inventory. It is important that you send a cop