Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22696 |
| Brand Name: | Genesee Retractors |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | GEN-SRCL-1 All lots, GEN-SRCL-AR All lots, GEN-SRLP-1 All lots, GEN-CSR-1 All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | Genesee Biomedical Inc |
| Issue: | Corrosion was found to have caused failure in a retractor blade. In the area of the blade where the bearing/button meets the blade body, corrosion can form, weakening the welded joint and may cause the bearing/button to break. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/3/2018 |
