Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18419 |
| Brand Name: | Biometrix Thorametrix Compact Underwater Seal Chest Drainage System, 1150ml |
| Model: | NC-3311 |
| Affected: | Lot # DB142536 Expiry 11/2019 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Jackson Allison Medical and Surgical Ltd 56 Lunn Ave Mt Wellington Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 281 5203 |
| Manufacturer: | Biometrix Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a failure of the device to perform suction due to to a defective negative valve area. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/4/2015 |
