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GentleTouch System-Colostomy/Ileostomy Postoperative Kit; Ostomy pouch and accessories; UPC Code Number: 30003-020938; 2

FDA device recall Z-1314-2008 · posted 2008-07-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
ConvaTec
Reason for recall
Mislabeled: The carton label reads "For postsurgical use following a urostomy procedure." It should read "For postsurgical use following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure."
Action taken
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 3/7/08. The letter instructed users to return any unused affected product to the recalling firm for a credit. For additional information, contact 1-800-422-8811.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
EXB
Quantity affected
9,299 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including USA and country of Canada.
Date initiated
2008-03-07
Date posted
2008-07-02
Date terminated
2008-10-21
Location
Skillman, NJ

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