Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27724 |
| Brand Name: | IV Catheters, Sweden |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | multiple |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Becton Dickinson Ltd Unit 4 / 110 Mays Road Onehunga Auckland 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 572 468 |
| Manufacturer: | Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy AB |
| Issue: | An increased trend was identified for blood and/or fluid leakage related complaints. The manufacturer is issuing a product recall notification for the VENFLON PRO SAFETY medical devices. This expansion covers one additional lot number - 0144805 not originally included in the previous communication. Through a review of product complaints, an increased trend was identified for blood and/or fluid leakage related complaints. Three types of complaints were identified: Leakage during injection through the port: Blood and/or fluid leakage is observed when the syringe is removed from the port. This is due to valve movement. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 9/7/2021 |
