Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26217 |
| Brand Name: | Boss - Needleholder |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot Numbers: 08802271 and 09900383 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Downs Distributors Ltd 9 Airborne Road North Harbour AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 800 234 |
| Manufacturer: | Boss Instruments Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer advises that there is potential patient risk through breaking of the tungsten carbide insert |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 2/7/2020 |
