Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14639 |
| Brand Name: | Laerdal Suction Unit |
| Model: | Item numbers: 78001033, 770462, 770461 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Laerdal (New Zealand) Ltd 79 Apollo Drive Rosedale Auckland 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 251 400 |
| Manufacturer: | Laerdal Medical AS |
| Issue: | The vacuum needed to creat suction cannot be created if the hard canister and the single-use liner are not properly seated during use, or if the liner separates from the canister during use. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/5/2013 |
