NATURA 404592Recalls & reported problems
Convatec, Purchasing Department · SUR-FIT Natura® Durahesive® Moldable Convex Skin Barrier With 45Mm.-(1 3/4" ) Flange, Mold -To-Fit Opening-Small 1/2" -7/8" · Class 1
Quick summary
This Convatec SUR-FIT Natura moldable convex skin barrier is an ostomy product that fits around a stoma. Most of the 857 reports describe the wafer's starter hole being off-center, and some also mention fluid or blood leaks and skin irritation. The reports include 1 injury and no deaths. Reports from the past year number 19, up from 10 in the year before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 907
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 907 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00768455104529), received between Nov 13, 2018 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 906 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Malposition of Device” (906 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Malposition of Device906
- Fluid/Blood Leak44
- Positioning Problem22
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient670
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions121
- No Patient Involvement98
- Skin Irritation17
- Blood Loss1
- Purulent Discharge1
- Tissue Breakdown1
- Ulcer1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 907 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of (b)(6) from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895632 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895631 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of (b)(6) from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895630 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895624 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895623 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895621 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895620 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895619 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895618 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895617 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of (b)(6) from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895616 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895614 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895612 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895611 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895609 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895607 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895606 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895603 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895602 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895600 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895598 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895562 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895560 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895559 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Malposition of Device
The reporter stated that the wafer opening was off-center. A total of fifty wafers from six boxes of the same lot were affected, with only ten wafers considered usable. The reporter was unable to provide the exact quantity affected per market unit. She reported having experienced the same issue previously indicated that off-center openings had resulted in decreased wear time in the past, prompting her to inspect wafers prior to use. None of the affected wafers were used due to concerns regarding reduced wear time. The photographs were received from the complainant depicting the issue.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50895558 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.