Convatec Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1991-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ConvaTec Flexi-Seal SIGNAL +, Rx Only Product Usage: For use to manage fecal incontinence through the collection of liquid to semi-liquid stool and to provide access to administer medication.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: June 25, 2013

Date Posted: August 28, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1991-2013

Event ID: 65879

Reason for Recall:

ConvaTec notified their customers on 6/25/2013 regarding the manufacturing irregularity that occurred related to the packaging of certain lots of Flexi-Seal Signal FMS. In certain lots, the lot number convention was duplicated on the packaging.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 22,896 units

Code Information:

Flexi-Seal Signal + ICC Code 418000; SAP Code# 1705108, Lots 12-FM-01 and 12-FM-02.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated