Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24314 |
| Brand Name: | Prostate Applicator |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | 5F ProGuide needles set with LOT number 62993007 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Elekta Pty Limited - New Zealand Branch Suite 302, Geyser Building, 100 Parnell Road Parnell AUCKLAND 1052 |
| Contact Information: | 0273-544-793 |
| Manufacturer: | Nucletron BV |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified that the 5F ProGuide needle sets may contain one or more 6F ProGuide needles. If the needles are placed free hand, the needles are not usable if there are no matching transfer tubes. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/3/2019 |
