ConvaTec Esteem Body Soft Urostomy Pouches May Leak During Use
ConvaTec recalls specific models of Esteem Body Soft Urostomy Pouches that may leak from the cap during use. Affected units include model numbers 423703-423718 and 423721-423727.
Lower-risk recall
Urostomy Pouches may leak from cap during use.
What happened, in plain English
ConvaTec is recalling certain Esteem Body Soft Urostomy Pouches that may leak from the cap during use. This could lead to skin irritation or infection if urine leaks onto the skin. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers listed in the recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/697938-convatec-esteem-body-soft-urostomy-pouches-may-leak-during-use.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/697938-convatec-esteem-body-soft-urostomy-pouches-may-leak-during-use · Updated September 14, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2986-2026
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“ConvaTec Esteem Body Soft Urostomy Pouches May Leak During Use.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/697938-convatec-esteem-body-soft-urostomy-pouches-may-leak-during-use. Based on FDA recall #Z-2986-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2986-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The urostomy pouches may leak from the cap during normal use, which could cause urine to come into contact with the skin. This might lead to skin irritation or infection if not properly managed.
Who’s affected
People using ConvaTec Esteem Body Soft Urostomy Pouches with model numbers 423703-423718 or 423721-423727 are affected. Those with the listed lot or serial numbers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the model numbers on the pouch: 423703, 423704, 423705, 423707, 423708, 423709, 423710, 423712, 423713, 423714, 423715, 423716, 423717, 423718, 423721, 423722, 423723, 423725, 423726, or 423727. Also check the lot or serial numbers listed in the recall.
- Brand
ConvaTec- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Model Numbers
Look for model numbers 423703-423718 or 423721-423727 on the pouch.
Check Lot Numbers
Verify if your pouch has a lot or serial number from the list provided in the recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 30 states.
FDA distribution: “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.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 51 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-2986-2026 (July 6, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2986-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 14, 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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