Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23580 |
| Brand Name: | Ozurdex |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Intraocular implant 700 mcg |
| Affected: | E76745 and E81083 |
| Recalling Organisation: | Allergan New Zealand Ltd Cnr Manu Tapu Drive & Joseph Hammond Place Auckland 2022 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland |
| Issue: | A single particle of silicon was detected on the implant during a routine in-process inspection. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 5/11/2018 |
