Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15713 |
| Brand Name: | Boston Scientific Twister Plus Rotatable Retrieval Device |
| Model: | Catalogue Numbers: 6141, 6142 |
| Affected: | Various lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Boston Scientific NZ Ltd 3 Diamond Street Eden Terrace Auckland 1021 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 742 678 |
| Manufacturer: | Horizons International Corp |
| Issue: | It has come to the attention of Boston Scientific that the packages of certain lots/batches of TWISTER® PLUS may not be fully sealed, affecting the sterility of the device. Use of a retrieval device from a package with an open seal may impart a patient risk of infection. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 22/11/2013 |
