ConvaTec DuoDERM Extra Thin Dressings Recall: Foreign Matter Hazard
ConvaTec recalls DuoDERM Extra Thin dressings due to potential foreign matter. These flexible wound dressings may contain impurities that could affect wound healing. Consumers should check product labels for UDI-DI 768455150922 and lot 3L04808.
Lower-risk recall
Wound dressing may have foreign matter on the product.
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What happened, in plain English
ConvaTec is recalling DuoDERM Extra Thin dressings because they may have foreign matter. This could lead to infection or delayed healing if the dressing isn't clean. Affected customers should check their product labels for the specific UDI-DI and lot number. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/51519-convatec-duoderm-extra-thin-dressings-recall-foreign-matter-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/51519-convatec-duoderm-extra-thin-dressings-recall-foreign-matter-hazard · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0160-2026
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“ConvaTec DuoDERM Extra Thin Dressings Recall: Foreign Matter Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/51519-convatec-duoderm-extra-thin-dressings-recall-foreign-matter-hazard. Based on FDA recall #Z-0160-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0160-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The dressings may contain foreign matter that could introduce infection or delay healing. This is especially concerning for wounds that are dry or lightly exuding fluid.
Who’s affected
People using DuoDERM Extra Thin dressings for dry to lightly exudating wounds are affected. Those with open wounds or recent surgeries are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for UDI-DI 768455150922 and lot number 3L04808. These dressings are designed for dry to lightly exudating wounds and are used on areas like elbows and heels.
- Brand
ConvaTec- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UDI-DI number 768455150922 and lot number 3L04808 on the dressing packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 42 states.
FDA distribution: “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.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 54 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Can I still use these dressings?
Yes, but you should check the label first. If the UDI-DI and lot number match the recalled items, contact ConvaTec for advice.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0160-2026 (August 29, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0160-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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