Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15480 |
| Brand Name: | Synovis Tissue-Guard |
| Model: | Vascu-Guard, Dura-Guard, Peri-Guard and Supple PeriGuard |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Baxter Healthcare Ltd 33 Vestey Drive Mt Wellington AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 229 837 |
| Manufacturer: | Synovis Surgical Innovations |
| Issue: | It has been determined that specific shipping configurations in which more than eight (8) 6 ounce units which are shipped together with a specific revision of the Instructions for Use (IFU) can place pressure on the package, which can lead to damage and leakage. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/10/2013 |
