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Z-0160-2026Class II

DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings are highly flexible, control gel formula dressings designed for use on dry to...

ConvaTec Limited / initiated 2025-08-29 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

ConvaTec, Inc began a recall of DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings are highly flexible, control gel formula dressings designed for use on dry to lightly exudating wounds. DuoDERM" Extra Thin... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Wound dressing may have foreign matter on the product". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0160-2026
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
ConvaTec Limited
Product
DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings are highly flexible, control gel formula dressings designed for use on dry to lightly exudating wounds. DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings are particularly suitable in areas subject to friction and those requiring contouring, e.g., elbows, heels. DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings interact with wound moisture producing a soft mass that enables removal of the dressing with little or no damage to newly formed tissues. They help isolate the wound against bacterial and other external contamination. INDICATIONS " Management of superficial, dry to lightly exudating dermal ulcers. " Post-operative wounds. " Protective dressings.
Product code
NAD Dressing, Wound, Occlusive
Reason for recall
Wound dressing may have foreign matter on the product.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
On 8/29/2025, Recall Notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Quarantine and stop distribution of affected stock. 2) Notify downstream recipients of this product. 3) Confirm receipt of this notice via survey link and ensure all affected inventory is identified, managed, and where applicable destroyed. Questions can be directed to the firm at: [email protected]
Quantity in commerce
80,980
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of OH, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV.
Product codes and lots
UDI-DI: 768455150922, Lot: 3L04808

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0160-2026
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0160-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated