Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27011 |
| Brand Name: | ST-ARES-Antibiotic Impregnated Catheters - Kit |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Medtronic Inc |
| Brand Name: | ST-ARES-Antibiotic Impregnated Catheters - Ventricular |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Medtronic Inc |
| Issue: | During routine post-sterilisation inspection, the manufacturer identified that there is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of specific lots of the ARES™ Catheters. Internal testing has shown that approximately 3 percent of pouches are potentially impacted by this condition. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/12/2020 |
