Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36580 |
| Brand Name: | Comvita - Medihoney Wound Gel |
| Model: | COMVITA MEDIHONEY WOUND GEL 25 and COMVITA MEDIHONEY WOUND GEL 50 |
| Affected: | Batch number - 2311, 2340, 2345, 2429, 2433 and 2326 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Comvita New Zealand Ltd 11 Carters Crescent Cambridge |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | Derma Sciences Inc. |
| Issue: | Packaging failures were identified related to the Comvita MediHoney Wound Gel, which could potentially lead to a breach of the sterile barrier. Two potential problems were identified: 1. Inadequate sealing of the foil membrane 2. Tube packaging seal is folded resulting in a channel for product to leak. There is potential risk of infection if the packaging of a sterile product is inadequate and the product is used on an open wound. Additionally, the inability to use the device due to packaging failures may cause inconvenience to the user and delay care. No long-term health consequences are expected due to this problem. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/2/2026 |
