Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21797 |
| Brand Name: | Vygon Umbiliocal Catheter |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | 241116FR, 281116FR, 071216FR, 151216FR, 211216FR, 050117FR, 230217FR, 280217FR, 060117FR, 150217FR |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Vygon SA |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a non-systematic wrong marking on the 3.5FR PVC(VY-270.03) umbilical catheters. The first mark from the distal tip may be at 5.5 cm instead of 4 cm. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 9/8/2017 |
