Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14398 |
| Brand Name: | Gebruder Martin ML 301 Examination Lamp |
| Model: | 08-693-34-04 and 08-693-22-04 |
| Affected: | |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Ortho Medics Limited 586 Great South Road Ellerslie Auckland 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 09 527 1203 |
| Manufacturer: | Gebruder Martin GmbH & Co KG |
| Issue: | There are reports that after an average usage period of seven years fatigue failure of the plastic joint may occur. The manufacturer has become aware that a joint on the spring arm may break either during use or when the spring arm is not in operation. if the joint breaks, the spring arm falls suddenly and wthout hindrance. In such a case there is a high risk of injury to the patient and other persons in the immediate vicinity. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/4/2013 |
