Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23091 |
| Brand Name: | Olympus - HF-buttons, needles (Germany) |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Item numbers - A6280, A6282, A6284, A6292, A6294, A6281, A6283, A6289, A6293, A6299 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer became aware of complaints relating to signs of wear (slight changes in colour and structure) at the handle after the first time of sterilization. Whilst the sterilisation has no impact on the electrical safety of the electrodes, it no longer meets the manufacturer's material compatibility acceptance criteria when using the STERRAD and STERIS Sterilisation methods. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/6/2018 |
