Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25228 |
| Brand Name: | TFX Athlone - EZ-IO Infusion Kit, Intraosseous |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | All Lot/Batch Numbers: 9018P-EU-005, 9018P-VC-005 - 9001P-EU-005, 9001P-VC-005 - 9079P-EU-005, 9079P-VC-005 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Teleflex Medical New Zealand OFFICE 011, 110 CARLTON GORE ROAD Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 027 476 4009 |
| Manufacturer: | Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has recently received complaints reporting that the safety cap attached to needles within the EZ-IO needle sets may become dislodged exposing the needle and potentially causing the needle to protrude through the packaging. If this issue is not detected, the immediate risk of exposure to the affected devices is needle stick injury to the clinician or health care professional. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 25/10/2019 |
