Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21481 |
| Brand Name: | Surgical Tissue Pouches |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lapsac Introducer, G16500 All Lots, G15771 All Lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | Cook Incorporated |
| Issue: | The reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficient detailed information for the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of these products. Preliminary investigation indicates that validation data related to the reprocessing of these devices do not meet the current guidance. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/6/2017 |
