Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22144 |
| Brand Name: | A&E Aorta Punch |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | lot numbers from 0090P through 0230P |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | A & E Medical Corporation |
| Issue: | There is potential packaging damage to have occurred during transportation, resulting in a loss of sterility. Recent testing has identified certain shipping configurations which may cause damage to the sterile barrier pouch if the Surgical Punches experience excessive movement from multiple drops during transport. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/10/2017 |
