Medtronic Ventilation Tube, Tympanostomy
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic New Zealand Limited
- Product
- Medtronic Ventilation Tube, tympanostomy. [Device]. Model: VENTILATION TUBE 5PK BUTTON 1.27 FLPL. Affected: Catalogue number: 1013301 Lot number: 0231048280
- Reason
- The manufacturer is recalling a certain lot of Ventilation Tubes (Catalogue Number: 1013301) due to the impacted product not being subjected to the required sterilisation process which after implantation could cause infection and subsequent inflammation potentially leading to temporary hearing impairment, otorrhea (fluid discharge) and the need for antibiotics.. The recall impacted lot number is 0231048280.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- medical device recall
- Country
- New Zealand
- Agency
- MEDSAFE
- Recall date
- 2026-09-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory
Official recall notice from MEDSAFE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4624d763-d487-4dc7-9347-7bb4617fed3a