Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29491 |
| Brand Name: | DTR - Tibbs Cannula |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Affected lot numbers - 528421, 529283, 532423, 533568, 533862 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | DTR Medical Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified an issue with the Large cone variant whereby the cone end of the Tibbs device can separate from the luer connector needle. If separation occurs in use the potential for the cone to get lodged in the Artery/Vein or travel to another part of the body, where further survival intervention could be required to remove. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 8/6/2022 |
