Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29785 |
| Brand Name: | Corvocet Biospy System |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple lots affected |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Merit Medical New Zealand Limited Unit 4 No 4 Rawiri Place Hobsonville Auckland 0618 |
| Contact Information: | +61 417 978 258 |
| Manufacturer: | Merit Medical Systems Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a product defect resulting from the incorrect assembly. This assembly error may occur when components are misaligned due to an issue with the manufacturing assembly equipment. In rare instances, the needle may eject from incorrectly assembled CorVocet biopsy devices when triggered outside the body, which results in the potential for a user or patient needle stick injury. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 5/8/2022 |
