Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18436 |
| Brand Name: | Covidien Devon Light Glove |
| Model: | Item Numbers: 571711, 31140208, 31140216, 31140257 |
| Affected: | Lot numbers 508xxx or lower |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Covidien NZ Ltd Level 3, Building 5, Central Park Corporate Centre 666 Great South Road Penrose AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 489 264 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identifed a risk that Devon™ Light Gloves of these lots could contain splits or holes. Should the user be unaware that the Light Glove is torn/split, a transfer of microorganisms from the light handle into the patient wound is possible when the clinician touches the handle and then the sterile field. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 29/4/2015 |
