Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15856 |
| Brand Name: | Siemens RAPIDLyte Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes |
| Model: | Catalogue Numbers: 04180028, 00355281, 06194484, 06380806 |
| Affected: | Various lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A 600 Great South Road Ellerslie AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 310 300 |
| Manufacturer: | Smiths Medical ASD Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identied an issue with the ABL syringes when used with Radiometer brand blood gas analysers. The plunger tip in the ABL syringe does not remain stationary when the probe of the analyzer extends into the syringe. This can result in difficulties aspirating the sample or the plunger may get pushed out of the syringe. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 23/12/2013 |
