Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23475 |
| Brand Name: | Hematek® Slide Stainer |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Hematek Wright-Giemsa Stain and Hematek Modified Wright's Stain Paks - Material Numbers – 10314755 and 10310965 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd 55 Hugo Johnston Drive Penrose Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0800 310 300 |
| Manufacturer: | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has confirmed that Hematek Wright-Giemsa Stain Paks and Hematek Modified Wright Stain Paks may leave precipitate on slides after staining. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/8/2018 |
