Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28062 |
| Brand Name: | Harmonic Shears |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Specific Lot numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Ethicon Endo-Surgery LLC |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a rare condition in a small number of devices in which an internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device. The surgeon may be able to quickly detect the device continuous activation issue during a procedure through audio, visual, and tactile indicators. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 21/7/2021 |
