Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26441 |
| Brand Name: | DTR - Tibbs Cannula |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot Numbers: 530227, 530537, 530657, 531229, 531790, 531568 and 532067 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Downs Distributors Ltd 9 Airborne Road North Harbour AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 800 234 |
| Manufacturer: | DTR Medical Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified an issue where the cone end of the Tibbs device separates from the luer connecter needle. The risk to the patient if separation occurs in use is the potential for the cone to get lodged in the Artery/Vein or travel to another part of the body, where further surgical intervention could be required to remove it. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 19/8/2020 |
