The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1582-2026·Announced 2026-03-25

ConvaTec EsteemBody drainable pouch REF 423643 may leak

ConvaTec is recalling two lots of the EsteemBody Drainable Pouch, REF 423643, because the drainable large pouch may leak due to a manufacturing issue.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported: an ostomy pouch that leaks exposes the wearer to its contents, and no injuries are stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

ConvaTec, Inc is recalling the Convatec EsteemBody Drainable Pouch, REF 423643, 10-45mm. The product was distributed worldwide, covering the United States nationwide and Australia, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The drainable large pouch may leak due to a manufacturing issue.

Affected product carries UDI 00768455221264, across lots 5K00011 and 5K00714.

Users can identify affected pouches by the REF, UDI and lot numbers above, and may contact ConvaTec, Inc for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Convatec, EsteemBody Drainable Pouch REF:423643, 10-45mm
Manufacturer
ConvaTec, Inc
Hazard
  • leakage
  • manufacturing-defect
  • skin-exposure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • UDI: 00768455221264 Lot: 5K00011
  • 5K00714

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.