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Device recall: Esteem Synergy Stomahesive Skin Barrier, part of Esteem synergy, which is a two-piece ostomy system consisting of an adh
ConvaTec, Inc (Greensboro, NC) initiated this device recall on 29 Nov 2024; FDA lists 1 product record under event 95955, classified Class II.
FDA defines Class II as a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. 87% of the 970 device enforcement events initiated in 2024 carry the same class.
Status: Ongoing. Initiation: voluntary: firm initiated. ConvaTec, Inc has 23 enforcement events on this register, with a median of 1 product record per event.
Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. openFDA export dated 28 Sep 2026.
Recalling firm
ConvaTec, Inc, Greensboro, NC.
Reason for recall
"Ostomy skin barrier package contains a pre-cut wafer of 28mm instead of 16mm and/or 35mm pre-cut wafers, as stated package labeling. If pre-cut wafers are too big the device cannot be used and if the pre-cut wafer is too small and the device user tries to apply, this could cause abrasion, stomal cut, and bleeding"
Distribution
"US distribution to states of: OH, NY, IL"
Product records
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0903-2025 | Esteem Synergy Stomahesive Skin Barrier, part of Esteem synergy, which is a two-piece ostomy system consisting of an adhesive skin barrier and an adhesive pouch: ESTEEM SYN FLX WHT16/35MM PRECUT(1X10), REF: 405473; ESTEEM SYN FLX WHT35/35MM PRECUT(1X10), REF: 405479 | 240 | Class II | Ongoing | 22 Jan 2025 |
Context
Other enforcement events for ConvaTec, Inc
All 23 events for ConvaTec, Inc
Questions and answers
Why was this device recalled?
FDA's record gives the reason for recall as: "Ostomy skin barrier package contains a pre-cut wafer of 28mm instead of 16mm and/or 35mm pre-cut wafers, as stated package labeling. If pre-cut wafers are too big the device cannot be used and if the pre-cut wafer is too small and the device user tries to apply, this could cause abrasion, stomal cut, and bleeding"
What does Class II mean?
FDA classifies recalls by relative degree of health hazard. Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Where was the product distributed?
FDA's distribution pattern field reads: "US distribution to states of: OH, NY, IL"
Is the recall still ongoing?
FDA lists the status as Ongoing. "Terminated" means FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made.
Where does this data come from?
openFDA enforcement reports (food, drug and device), CC0, export dated 28 Sep 2026. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. The FDA enforcement report linked above is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: openFDA device enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026; records grouped by FDA event number. The class shown for the event is the most severe class among its records. Errors in processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections.