Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25273 |
| Brand Name: | Basis Alginate |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot numbers - 6880196, 6919261, 6880195 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Law and Accounting Professional Trustees Limited 336, Jackson Street Petone |
| Contact Information: | 04 566 2853 |
| Manufacturer: | Ormco Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer received a recent increase in complaints relating to Alginate Basis Cinnamon 6 lbs. and 25 lbs. having metal shavings in the powder. The incidence of this issue appears to be low. Approximately <0.1% of the batch was reported as having this issue. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 24/10/2019 |
