FDA · Class II · August 26, 2026

ConvaTec recall: Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouch Model/Catalog Numbers: 423703

ConvaTec, Inc is recalling Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouch Model/Catalog Numbers: 423703 – 617850 units. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on August 26, 2026; it began on July 6, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

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Illustration: An FDA laboratory that tests medical devices – not the recalled product. Photo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, public domain.
ProductEsteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouch Model/Catalog Numbers: 423703
BrandConvaTec
CompanyConvaTec, Inc
TypeMedical devices
ClassificationClass II
Recall dateJuly 6, 2026
Published by FDAAugust 26, 2026
Quantity617850 units
Recall ID99457
As listed by FDA

Recalled products

  1. Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouch Model/Catalog Numbers: 423703, 423704, 423705, 423707, 423708, 423709, 423710, 423712, 423713, 423714, 423715, 423716, 423717, 423718, 423721, 423722, 423723, 423725, 423726, 423727.
    FDA recall number
    Z-2986-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    Lot Code: Product Name : Esteem Body" Urostomy Pouches UDI-DI: 00768455204526, 00768455204533, 00768455204540, 00768455204564, 00768455204571, 00768455204588, 00768455204595, 00768455204618, 00768455204625, 00768455204632, 00768455204649, 00768455204656, 00768455204663, 00768455204670, 00768455204700, 00768455204717, 00768455204724, 00768455204748, 00768455204755, 00768455204762 Lot / Serial Numbers for US market : 5H0475, 5J00257, 5J00475, 5J02234, 5J02340, 5J02361, 5J02732, 5K00013, 5K00338, 5K00713, 5K00338, 5K00713, 5K01320, 5K01500, 5K01541, 5K02079, 5K02104, 5K03003, 5K03008, 5L00231, 5L00444, 5L01041, 5L01042, 5L01162, 5L01935, 5L04677, 5L04679, 6A00067, 6A00218, 6A00219, 6¿01521, 6A01717 and 6A01964 Lot / Serial Numbers for global : 5J00020 , 5H04775 , 5J00257 , 5J00475 , 5J00476 , 5J00904 , 5J01425 , 5J01426 , 5J01512 , 5J01903 , 5J02218 , 5J02235 , 5J02340 , 5J02234 , 5J00903 , 5J02361 , 5J02362 , 5J01970 , 5J02732 , 5J04994 , 5J04995 , 5J05281 , 5K00712 , 5K00013 , 5K01500 , 5K01541 , 5K02080 , 5J05497 , 5K01320 , 5K02079 , 5K03003 , 5K00012 , 5K03008 , 5K01321 , 5K00338 , 5K03004 , 5K00713 , 5K02104 , 5K02095 , 5K06011 , 5K06313 , 5L00050 , 5L00231 , 5L00444 , 5K06686 , 5L00445 , 5L00691 , 5L01041 , 5L01042 , 5L01162 , 5L01508 , 5L01935 , 5L02306 , 5L02524 , 5L02796 , 5L03300 , 5L00948 , 5L04679 , 5L04677 , 5L05414 , 5L05415 , 6A00216 , 6A00217 , 6A00219 , 6A01188 , 6A00218 , 6A01717 , 6A01189 , 6A01521 , 6A00067 , 6A01522 , 6A01962 , 6A01964 , 6A01967 , 6A01965 , 6A01966 , 6A01963 , 6A02696
    Quantity
    617850 units
    Classification
    Class II
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99457
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
Greensboro, NC, United States

Why it was recalled

The reason the FDA lists: “Urostomy Pouches may leak from cap during use.”

Where it was sold

Nationwide. Distribution as the FDA records it: “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.”

What to do

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99457, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is ConvaTec Esteem Body Soft Convex Urostomy Pouch Model/Catalog Numbers: 423703 recalled?

Yes. ConvaTec, Inc recalled it on July 6, 2026; FDA published it August 26, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Urostomy Pouches may leak from cap during use.

What should I do if I have it?

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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