Health product recall

DuoDerm Sealing defect (2021-08-20)

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Summary

Product
DuoDerm Sealing defect (2021-08-20)
Issue
Medical devices - Labelling and packaging
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.

Affected products

Affected products

Lot or Serial Number

Model or catalog number

DUODERM CGF - CONTROL GEL FORMULA DRESSING

9B02984Y

187660

DUODERM EXTRA THIN CGF DRESSING

9H04865, 9L02456, 9L04890

187955, 187957

Issue

An increase in complaints related to incomplete seals or the dressing been trapped in packaging was observed. As a potential hazard associated with these complaints involve the dressing being open or the product being sealed within the same primary package, there is a possible risk of infection. Delayed wound healing and increased scarring.

Recall start date: Sep 2, 2021

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - General hospital and personal use
Companies

CONVATEC INC.

7815 National Service Road, Suite 600, Greensboro, North Carolina

US, 27409

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Health professionals
Hospitals
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-62823

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