Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24887 |
| Brand Name: | Brachytherapy needle - 03 Interstitial Needles - 14 Interstitial Plastic Needles |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot #R43, S46, T11, T15, T28, T39, T48 and U13 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Varian Medical Systems Australasia Pty Ltd (NZ) Millenium Centre, Level 3, Building C, 600 Great South Road Ellerslie Auckland 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 486 732 |
| Manufacturer: | Varian Medical Systems Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a problem where the trocar tip from a 17 Gauge Stainless Steel Interstitial Needle may become detached |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 25/7/2019 |
