Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27556 |
| Brand Name: | First Care Bandages |
| Model: | Military Green Emergency Bandage (two sizes), 15cm & 10cm |
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| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd Level 1 4 Fisher Crescent Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 804 079 |
| Manufacturer: | First Care Products Ltd (PerSys Medical) |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified that the pressure bars on the Military Green Emergency Bandage, 15cm, can detach from the bandage during use. Detachment of the pressure bar from the bandage will reduce the haemorrhage control capability of the product. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/4/2021 |
