The Venous Bubble Sensor
- Recalling firm
- Getinge Australia Pty Ltd (NZ)
- Product
- The Venous Bubble Sensor. [Device]. Model: BS 3/8x3/32 L1.7 Mat. 701055720 (Bubble Sensor for 3/8 x 3/32 tubing, length 1,7 m)
- Reason
- The manufacturer has identified a problem with the durability of the connecting cable near the connection to the Bubble Sensor. Excessive bending of the cable can lead to poor contact, which may trigger the errors Ven. bubble sensor defective or Ven. bubble sensor disconnected on the connected medical device (ROTAFLOW II or CARDIOHELP-i). These errors can occur temporarily when the cable is moved or permanently if the connection is fully compromised.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- medical device recall
- Country
- New Zealand
- Agency
- MEDSAFE
- Recall date
- 2026-01-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory
Official recall notice from MEDSAFE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/14ae9067-ac96-46be-9260-4f756d5a0367