Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29521 |
| Brand Name: | Vivasight 2 |
| Model: | Ambu® VivaSight™ 2 DLT Kit 35 Fr (AMB412351000), Kit 37 Fr (AMB412371000), Kit 39 Fr (AMB412391000), Kit 41 Fr (AMB412411000) |
| Affected: | All |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd Level 1 4 Fisher Crescent Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 804 079 |
| Manufacturer: | Ambu AS |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has received complaints on VivaSight 2 DLT concerning leak/rupture of either the bronchial or tracheal cuff. Leakage occurring during a procedure could potentially lead to loss of a secure airway requiring re-intubation of the patient. This recall affects all batches of this product. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 30/6/2022 |
