Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17380 |
| Brand Name: | Codman EDS3 External Drainage System with ventricular catheter |
| Model: | Model: 82-1730 |
| Affected: | All lots with expiry on or before Aug-2017 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Codman & Shurtleff Inc |
| Brand Name: | Codman EDS3 3CSF External Drainage System (no ventricular catheter) |
| Model: | Model: 82-1731 |
| Affected: | All lots with expiry on or before Aug-2017 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Codman & Shurtleff Inc |
| Brand Name: | Codman EDS3 Lumbar Drainage Catheter Kit II |
| Model: | Model: 82-1738 |
| Affected: | All lots with expiry on or before Aug-2017 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Codman & Shurtleff Inc |
| Issue: | The tubing within the system that drains CSF may leak or disconnect from the joints. Leakage and tube separations may result in over- or under-drainage of CSF from the ventricular system or introduction of air into the ventricular system (pneumocephalus). This may result in collapsed ventricles, subdural bleeding, or an inability to properly control elevated intracranial pressure. The tubing disconnection or leakage may also increase the risk of ventriculitis. If undetected or untreated each of these events may cause severe brain injury, which may lead to coma, stroke or death. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 19/9/2014 |
