Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28201 |
| Brand Name: | Anaesthesia absorber cartridge |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple Product codes |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | Armstrong Medical Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer is aware of reports indicating that a small number of devices are associated with high and unexpected resistance to gas flow during clinical use. Such resistance could impact or prevent adequate ventilation of an anaesthetised patient, should a defective device go into clinical use. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 18/8/2021 |
