Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22958 |
| Brand Name: | Askina Gel |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | ASKINA GEL 15G (Item Code: 001419S), |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | B Braun New Zealand Ltd HSBC Tower 188 Quay Street Parnell AUCKLAND 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 021 784 724 |
| Manufacturer: | B Braun Hospicare Ltd |
| Brand Name: | Askina Calgitrol Paste |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | ASKINA CALGITROL PASTE (Item Code 6241510) |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | B Braun New Zealand Ltd HSBC Tower 188 Quay Street Parnell AUCKLAND 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 021 784 724 |
| Manufacturer: | B Braun Hospicare Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has determined that the irradiation dose qualified for sterilization of the Askina Gel 15G and Askina Calgitrol Paste was too low. The germ reduction through gamma irradiation may not have reached the requested sterility assurance level of 1x10-6. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 17/5/2018 |
