Database updated: 19 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 37694 |
| Brand Name: | INKA - Uterine curette |
| Model: | SIMS UTERINE CURETTE SZ1 RIGID SHARP 26.5 |
| Affected: | Product code - INK-16378.01 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | INKA Surgical Instruments |
| Issue: | Intrauterine surgical procedures, particularly those involving mechanical trauma to the endometrium, may be associated with the formation of intrauterine adhesions. In clinically significant cases, these adhesions may result in Asherman Syndrome. The risk may be influenced by the clinical circumstances, including the underlying condition, the extent of endometrial trauma, repeated intrauterine procedures and other patient- or procedure-related factors. The Instructions for Use (IFU) of the affected devices has been updated to include information regarding intrauterine adhesions and Asherman Syndrome, together with relevant warnings. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 12/10/2026 |
