Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17442 |
| Brand Name: | Meningitec |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Suspension for injection 0.5 mL |
| Affected: | All batches |
| Recalling Organisation: | Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd t/a Healthcare Logistics 54 Carbine Road Mt Wellington AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 09 969 0705 |
| Manufacturer: | Crucell Switzerland AG |
| Issue: | Healthcare Logistics Limited is conducting a recall for all batches due to the potential presence of a reddish orange particulate. The particulate was identified as iron oxide or oxidized stainless steel. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 30/9/2014 |
