Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20495 |
| Brand Name: | Hologic Altec Canister Lid |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot No: 20150013 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd Level 1 4 Fisher Crescent Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 804 079 |
| Manufacturer: | Hologic Inc |
| Issue: | Some of the lids of one particular lot of ATEC canisters may have cracks and therefore this specific lot number is being recalled The issue will be discovered during the inspection of the canister during the setup or via a system vacuum error when testing the Eviva or ATEC biopsy needle. This issue does not pose any potential patient harm or other safety issue. However, it may prevent the system from enabling a procedure to continue. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/8/2016 |
