Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24363 |
| Brand Name: | Xomed Burs |
| Model: | Drill Mini-Trephination 2.0mm |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Medtronic Xomed |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has report that the drill tips were dull and not cutting properly. The hazardous situation that may occur if the Mini-Trephination Drill does not function properly is that the procedure being performed may be delayed, causing extended exposure to anaesthesia for the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 27/3/2019 |
