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Ongoing FDAEvent 99151 (3 months ago)

ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Surgical SP

Surgical dressing manufactured out of specification (greater thickness).

Moderate risk

Using it may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious harm is unlikely.

FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated

What to do

What happened

ConvaTec, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina, recalled its Aquacel Ag Surgical SP surgical dressing, REF: 413556 9cm x 15cm/3.5 in. x 6 in., Sterile R, because the dressing was manufactured out of specification with greater thickness. The recall began on June 8, 2026, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on July 7, 2026, covering 4230 units distributed nationwide across 21 states including Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, and others.

Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.

What to do

We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:

  1. A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
  2. Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.

Is yours affected?

Match the UDI-DI and lot code listed under your product.

  1. Aquacel Ag Surgical SP REF: 413556 9cm x 15cm/3.5 in. x 6 in., Sterile R

    UDI-DI
    • 00768455130764
    • 00768455130634
    • 10768455130631
    Lot
    • 5G00809

Details

Company began the recall
Event ID
99151
Recall No.
Z-2677-2026
Company
ConvaTec, IncGreensboro, North Carolina
Quantity recalled
4230 units
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers told by
E-Mail
  1. Company began the recall

  2. Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA

  3. Listed on Recall Canary

  4. In FDA's weekly enforcement report

  5. Summary updated

All recalls from ConvaTec, Inc

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration