FDA Recall Terminated

Convatec Flexi Seal Control Fecal Management System Rx Only REF 411107 Product Usage:For use to manage fecal incontinence through the collection of liquid to semi-liquid stool and to provide access to administer medications as prescribed by a physician.

Recall: Z-1785-2014 · Initiated April 29, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1785-2014
Event Number
68292
Firm
Convatec Inc.
FEI Number
3011987967
Product Code
KNT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 29, 2014
Posted
June 13, 2014
Terminated
August 28, 2015
Address
200 Headquarters Park Dr, Skillman, NJ, 08558-2600

Description

Convatec Flexi Seal Control Fecal Management System Rx Only REF 411107 Product Usage:For use to manage fecal incontinence through the collection of liquid to semi-liquid stool and to provide access to administer medications as prescribed by a physician.

Reason

Convatec Inc. is recalling Flexi-seal FMS Control Kit since it does not have a 510K. In addition, an internal assessment of product performance, including a review of customer feedback, has confirmed that Flexi-Seal Control is not meeting expectations or those of customers. Specifically, the Auto-Valve feature that is unique to the Flexi-Seal Control has not been consistently performing relative

Action

Convatec Inc. sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated April 29, 2014 via UPS. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are asked to immediately stop distributing and quarantine all recalled lots. Affected products must be returned to Distributor. Contact your Distributor for shipping instruction. Customers should completed the attached return response form and return it to the address on the response form. Questions can be directed to Gregory Kowzun at (336) 547-3710. Convatec issued a press release on 7/3/2014.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide

Quantity

73,021 units US; 24,866 units OUS