Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16496 |
| Brand Name: | Kenex Suspension Arm with Radiation Shield and/or Surgical Lamp |
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| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | Kenex Electro Medical Limited |
| Issue: | GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an improper installation of the Kenex suspension arm of a radiation shield. The suspension arm was not installed per specified installation requirements. There has been one reported incident of a radiation shield falling from the ceiling causing a minor injury. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 8/4/2014 |
