United StatesAquacel Ag Surgical SP sterile surgical dressing, REF 413556, size 9 cm x 15 cm (3.5 in. x 6 in.), lot 5G00809 (Primary Pack UDI (01)00768455130764; Secondary Pack UDI (01)00768455130634; Tertiary Pack UDI (01)10768455130631), distributed nationwide in multiple U.S. states, is affected. It was recalled because the dressing was manufactured out of specification with greater thickness.
What's being recalled
Aquacel Ag Surgical SP REF: 413556 9cm x 15cm/3.5 in. x 6 in., Sterile R
Recalling firm: ConvaTec, Inc, Greensboro, NC, United States.
How to identify it
Lot/Batch: 5G00809; Primary Pack UDI: (01) 00768455130764/ Secondary Pack UDI: (01) 00768455130634/ Tertiary Pack UDI: (01) 10768455130631
The hazard
Surgical dressing manufactured out of specification (greater thickness).
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of MD, OH, IL, NC, AZ, NY, MN, TX, KS, TN, IN, DE, MI, FL, PA, CA, VA, MS, NM, GA, CO.
The official notice
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