Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

FilterFlow Suction Handle CH24 Recalled by ConvaTec, Inc Due to An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential...

Date: January 9, 2019
Company: ConvaTec, Inc
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact ConvaTec, Inc directly.

Affected Products

FilterFlow Suction Handle CH24, 20 eaches per sales unit. Product Usage: Filter Flow is designed for orthopedic surgery and combines suctioning function with filtering. The device is intended for orthopedic surgical procedures to remove and collect debris and bone fragments, chips, cement, marrow and blood clots without blocking the suction device, using a combination of suctioning and filtering.

Quantity: 124,000 units total

Why Was This Recalled?

An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About ConvaTec, Inc

ConvaTec, Inc has 40 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report