Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36485 |
| Brand Name: | The Venous Bubble Sensor |
| Model: | BS 3/8x3/32 L1.7 Mat. 701055720 (Bubble Sensor for 3/8 x 3/32 tubing, length 1,7 m) |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Getinge Australia Pty Ltd (NZ) Unit D, Ground Floor, Building A, Millenium Centre 600 Great South Rd Ellerslie Auckland 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 09 272 9039 |
| Manufacturer: | Maquet Cardio Pulmonary GmbH |
| Issue: | 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. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/1/2026 |
