Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28422 |
| Brand Name: | Thoracentesis Catheter Set 8FG |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Product Number: 851551-08-00 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Universal Specialities Ltd trading as USL Medical 494 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 09 829 0595 |
| Manufacturer: | Rocket Medical PLC |
| Brand Name: | Pleural Vent |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot numbers - 000000000484502, 000000000486213, 000000000483724 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Universal Specialities Ltd trading as USL Medical 494 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 09 829 0595 |
| Manufacturer: | Rocket Medical PLC |
| Issue: | The manufacturer have been notified of a quality issue relating to product 851551-08-00 and 854565 Rocket Thoracentesis Catheter 8Fg & Accessories. Some of these devices may not be radiopaque. This is contrary to the device specification. The manufacturer is taking action to eliminate non-conforming product from the market. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 4/10/2021 |
