Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0160-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | ConvaTec, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Quantity | 80,980 |
| Location | Greensboro, NC, United States |
Official product description
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.
Why the product was recalled
Wound dressing may have foreign matter on the product.
Distribution information
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.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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