Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24188 |
| Brand Name: | Mainstream CO2 Sensor |
| Model: | CAPNOSTAT 5 Mainstream Sensor |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited Level 3 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket AUCKLAND 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 251 400 |
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer received complaints that the sensor cable for the Philips Respironics CAPNOSTAT 5 Mainstream Sensor and may appear kinked or twisted after use. Twisting, coiling and bending of the sensor cables can occur during use, maintenance and storage of the sensors which could cause the sensors to lose functionality and become inoperable. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/2/2019 |
