Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24654 |
| Brand Name: | Medical device electrical cable, general purpose |
| Model: | ECG trunk cables and leadwires. |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | GE Healthcare Finland Oy |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified that the ECG trunk cables and leadwires may reduce the amount of energy reaching the patient during defibrillation, potentially limiting success of defibrillating the patient's rhythm. If this issue occurs during a defibrillation event, it may not be noticeable to the caregiver and could contribute to an adverse patient outcome. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 31/5/2019 |
