Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14359 |
| Brand Name: | Kimguard Container Filters 23cm x 23cm (square) |
| Model: | 68509 |
| Affected: | MF1279xxx. MF1287xxx, MF1288xxx |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Kimberly-Clark New Zealand Level 1, 86 Plunket Ave Manukau City Auckland |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | Kimberly-Clark Corp |
| Issue: | Investigation has identified that some individual container filter units from product lots as listed might contain thin layers that may potentially compromise the ability of the filter to maintain a sterile barrier. The risk associated with this potential failure mode is that use of an affcetd filter could result in possible contaimination of surgical instruments and supplier within the container. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 25/3/2013 |
