Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19529 |
| Brand Name: | Ethicon Gynecare Thermachoice III Thermal Balloon Ablation Silicone Catheter |
| Model: | TC033 |
| Affected: | All unexpired lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Gynecare a Division of Ethicon Inc |
| Issue: | This product is being removed from the market as stability data do not substantiate the labeled two-year shelf life of affected product. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/12/2015 |
