Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26062 |
| Brand Name: | Sodium Chloride 0.9% Freeflex |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Solution for infusion 0.9 % Fresenius |
| Affected: | 82MM695602; 82MM695604; 82MM695609; 82NA695605; 82NC695609; 82ND695608; 82ME695804; 82ME695808; 82ME695810; 82MG695809; 82ML695802; 82NI695809; |
| Recalling Organisation: | Fresenius Kabi New Zealand Limited c/o Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd 4 Fisher Crescent Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 144 892 |
| Manufacturer: | Fresenius Kabi India Pvt. Ltd |
| Issue: | Fresenius Kabi New Zealand Pty Ltd. is conducting a hospital level recall for Sodium Chloride 0.9 % 500mL and 1000mL freeflex® bags due to several complaints received overseas relating to the bags bursting when used in a pressure cuff for prolonged period of time. Please note that no other freeflex products are affected. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/7/2020 |
