Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21868 |
| Brand Name: | Trocar |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | CTR14 Kii 5x55mm Optical Z-Thread Dual Pack. Lots 1269694, 1275188, 1279039, 1283226, and 1287785 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Applied Medical New Zealand Ltd 6/56 Pavilion Drive Mangere Auckland 2022 |
| Contact Information: | 09 275 8820 |
| Manufacturer: | Applied Medical Resources Corporation |
| Issue: | During shipment, the trocar packaging has the potential to become punctured with small holes, which would compromise the sterile barrier. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 22/8/2017 |
