Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22429 |
| Brand Name: | GC Medica Unomedical Suction Instrument |
| Model: | UM1912 |
| Affected: | Lot No: CGCA06-01 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Convatec (New Zealand) Ltd WHK Gosling Chapman Level 6, 51-53 Shortland Street Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0800 441 763 |
| Manufacturer: | GC Medica Enterprise Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has been made aware of complaints from users regarding swivelling of the suction tip of the handle of these devices. Depending on the type of procedure, there is a potential for serious harm such as delayed recovery/delay in treatment, and tissue damage. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 8/2/2018 |
