FDA Recall
Terminated
GentleTouch System-Colostomy/Ileostomy Postoperative Kit; Ostomy pouch and accessories; UPC Code Number: 30003-020938; 2 3/4 in., 70mm; ConvaTec, Skillman, NJ 08558.
Recall: Z-1314-2008
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Initiated March 7, 2008
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1314-2008
- Event Number
- 47210
- Firm
- ConvaTec
- FEI Number
- 3011987967
- Product Code
- EXB
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Labeling mix-ups
- Initiated
- March 7, 2008
- Posted
- July 2, 2008
- Terminated
- October 21, 2008
- Address
- 200 Headquarters Park Dr, Skillman, NJ, 08558-2624
Description
GentleTouch System-Colostomy/Ileostomy Postoperative Kit; Ostomy pouch and accessories; UPC Code Number: 30003-020938; 2 3/4 in., 70mm; ConvaTec, Skillman, NJ 08558.
Reason
Mislabeled: The carton label reads "For postsurgical use following a urostomy procedure." It should read "For postsurgical use following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure."
Action
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 3/7/08. The letter instructed users to return any unused affected product to the recalling firm for a credit. For additional information, contact 1-800-422-8811.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including USA and country of Canada.
Quantity
9,299 units