Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19683 |
| Brand Name: | Civco Needle Guides |
| Model: | 610-1215, 610-1234, 610-1235, 610-1235T and 610-1236 |
| Affected: | |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Culpan Distributors Ltd Unit 10 19 Hannigan Drive Mt Wellington Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 570 5752 |
| Manufacturer: | CIVCO Medical Instruments Co Inc dba CIVCO and CIVCO Medical Solutions |
| Issue: | Disposable large-gauge needle guides from the Civco Start kits listed have been recalled by the manufacturer. They contain two unintended points of contact on the sides of the needle guide; when assembled, these contact points can pinch the cover in the bracket channel during attachment and breach the cover |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/1/2016 |
