Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20373 |
| Brand Name: | Electrosurgical diathermy system conducting unit, hand-controlled, evacuation, single-use |
| Model: | Valleylab Laparoscopic |
| Affected: | Multiple lots |
| 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 |
| Brand Name: | Electrode, electrosurgical, active, hand-controlled, |
| Model: | Valleylab Laparoscopic |
| Affected: | Multiple Lots |
| 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: | A potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier. The use of products with this packaging defect may increase risk of infection. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/7/2016 |
