Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18014 |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew Renasys Negative pressure Wound Therapy, canister kit |
| Model: | Product Code: 66800912 |
| Affected: | All lots less than M400300 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Ltd 621 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 807 019 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew Renasys Negative Pressure Wound Therapy |
| Model: | Renasys Go (Catalogue 66800164, 668001244, 668001496), Renasys EZ (Catalogue 66800059), Renasys EZ Plus (Catalogue 66800697, 66801243) |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Ltd 621 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 807 019 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Issue: | If a blockage in the system isn't recognised, fluid from the wound can build up and leak from the dressing. Affected devices may not detect such blockages and will not alarm even if the dressing has visibly lifted from the wound. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/3/2015 |
