Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouch Recall

Source: FDA · United States

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ConvaTec, Inc. is recalling 617,850 units of Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouches due to potential leakage from the cap during use.

The full picture behind this FDA recall

This notice was issued by FDA on September 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Urostomy Pouches may leak from cap during use.", distributed us nationwide distribution including in the states of ar, az, ca, co, dc, de, fl, ga, ia, il, in, la, ma, md, mi, mn, mo, ms, nc, nj, ny, oh, or, pa, ri, sc, tn, tx, ut, va, wa.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

ConvaTec, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of certain Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouches because the pouches may leak from the cap during use. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected products are Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouch with model/catalog numbers 423703, 423704, 423705, 423707, 423708, 423709, 423710, 423712, 423713, 423714, 423715, 423716, 423717, 423718, 423721, 423722, 423723, 423725, 423726, 423727. A total of 617,850 units are involved. Distribution was nationwide in the United States, including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA. Specific lot codes are listed in the recall notice.

What You Should Do

Consumers should discontinue use of the affected products. Contact ConvaTec, Inc. for further instructions regarding returns or refunds.

Why This Matters

The recall affects over 617,000 units distributed nationwide and involves a potential leakage issue with urostomy pouches.

Source

FDA recall number Z-2986-2026

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Common Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
ConvaTec, Inc. is recalling 617,850 units of Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouches due to potential leakage from the cap during use.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter?
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, citing "Urostomy Pouches may leak from cap during use." as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more FDA Recalls updates?
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