Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27383 |
| Brand Name: | Diabetes - GLUCOSE SENSORS |
| Model: | Enhanced Enlite™ Sensor, Guardian™ Sensor 3 |
| Affected: | |
| 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 MiniMed |
| Issue: | The manufacturer became aware about a medication named Hydroxyurea which could potentially impact sensor glucose reading. The presence of Hydroxyurea in patient's body could interfere with sensor chemistry, potentially resulting in inaccurately higher sensor glucose readings. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 5/3/2021 |
