United StatesConvaTec DuoDERM Extra Thin dressings, control-gel dressings for dry to lightly exudating wounds (UDI‑DI 768455150922, Lot 3L04808; 80,980 units), distributed nationwide in the United States including OH, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV, is affected. It was recalled because the wound dressing may have foreign matter on the product.
What's being recalled
DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings are highly flexible, control gel formula dressings designed for use on dry to lightly exudating wounds. DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings are particularly suitable in areas subject to friction and those requiring contouring, e.g., elbows, heels. DuoDERM" Extra Thin dressings interact with wound moisture producing a soft mass that enables removal of the dressing with little or no damage to newly formed tissues. They help isolate the wound against bacterial and other external contamination. INDICATIONS " Management of superficial, dry to lightly exudating dermal ulcers. " Post-operative wounds. " Protective dressings.
Recalling firm: ConvaTec, Inc, Greensboro, NC, United States.
How to identify it
UDI-DI: 768455150922, Lot: 3L04808
The hazard
Wound dressing may have foreign matter on the product.
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 including in the states of OH, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV.
The official notice
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