Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27401 |
| Brand Name: | Histoacryl |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Product Code 105044; BN 220112N2, 220141N1, 220141N2, 220142N1, 220395N1, 220413N1, 220432N2. Product code 1050052; BN 220401N1, 220411N2, 220414N2, 220444N1, 220445N1, 220445N3, 220481N3. Product Code 1050071; BN 220142N3, 220441N1, 220441N2 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | B Braun New Zealand Ltd HSBC Tower 188 Quay Street Parnell AUCKLAND 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 021 784 724 |
| Manufacturer: | B Braun Surgical SA |
| Issue: | On investigation the manufacturer detected that the adhesive could not polymerize completely after its application. This identified that the product could not show the normal curing behaviour, providing lower adhesives forces than expected. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 10/3/2021 |
