Medchart
MedChart Recall Summary MedChart software used in New Zealand hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories is being recalled due to a required software upgrade. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category. The recall is being managed by Dedalus (Australia) Pty Ltd.
- Recalling firm
- DH (New Zealand) Limited
- Product
- MedChart. [Device]. Affected: MedChart v12.6.1
- Reason
- The manufacturer has identified that when calculating a dose from a QuickList/Protocol with the weight selected as Ideal Body Weight (IBW) or Adjusted Body Weight (AdjBW) for an adult (male or female), the dose is being calculated using the corresponding Child IBW or AdjBW weight formula instead of the adult calculator, resulting in a lower-than-expected dose.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- medical device recall
- Country
- New Zealand
- Agency
- MEDSAFE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory
Official recall notice from MEDSAFE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c74da41e-657f-4766-b342-94598a0a616e