Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15499 |
| Brand Name: | Hospira Receptal canister liner |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Hospira NZ Ltd 58 Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks Mangere Auckland 2022 |
| Contact Information: | 04 384 7463 |
| Manufacturer: | Hospira Inc |
| Brand Name: | Hospira Receptal Canister |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Hospira NZ Ltd 58 Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks Mangere Auckland 2022 |
| Contact Information: | 04 384 7463 |
| Manufacturer: | Hospira Inc |
| Issue: | It is possible that if an incorrectly sized liner is used with a different size canister the lid may not fit and the vacuum/suction will not be sufficient and/or consistent. Hospira requests that users do not use incorrectly sized Receptal liners with Receptal canisters. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/10/2013 |
