Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18739 |
| Brand Name: | Unomedical Suction system tubing (sterile) |
| Model: | 530.25.200, 530.25.300, 530.25.450, 530.25.800, 530.30.200, 530.30.300, 530.30.600, 533.30.300 |
| Affected: | Selected lot numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Convatec (New Zealand) Ltd WHK Gosling Chapman Level 6, 51-53 Shortland Street Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0800 441 763 |
| Manufacturer: | Unomedical Sdn Bhd |
| Brand Name: | Unomedical Suction System Tubing (non-sterile) |
| Model: | 533.25.200, 533.25.300, 533. 25.450, 533.30.300 |
| Affected: | Selected lot numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Convatec (New Zealand) Ltd WHK Gosling Chapman Level 6, 51-53 Shortland Street Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0800 441 763 |
| Manufacturer: | Unomedical Sdn Bhd |
| Issue: | An internal assessment of product complaints has confirmed that these devices are not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. Specifically, the connector part for application to the suction devices in these lots, has failed to meet its required durability. The connector parts of the specified lots have a higher probability to crack once applied to suction devices outlets. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/7/2015 |
