Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25414 |
| Brand Name: | Halyard Australia - Catheter, suction, general purpose |
| Model: | HALYARD Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, Y-Adapter |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd t/a Healthcare Logistics 54 Carbine Road Mt Wellington AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 09 969 0705 |
| Manufacturer: | Halyard Health Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has received reports outside New Zealand stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters may be occluded. This may cause the closed suction catheters (CSCs) to not suction secretions and/or saline fluids from the patient's airway to prevent oxygen desaturation. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 29/11/2019 |
