Medela Australia in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced a recall of a detachable wall plug, which is a component of the power supply for certain Medela breastpumps sold via pharmacies and other retailers in Australia.
The recall does not apply to Lactina and Symphony pumps sold to hospitals or rental providers.
Between 2009 and 2016 the detachable wall plug and AC power adapter were sold together as a standalone product or supplied with Medela Freestyle, Swing, Swing Maxi, Swing Essentials and Swing Premium brestpumps.
The TGA said there had been a small number of reports of the plug breaking into two parts and potentially exposing the contacts leading to a a risk of electric shock.
Medela Australia is recalling and replacing the affected plugs, which have no markings on the back.
Unaffected items have a zig zag pattern/etching or a white dot marked on them.
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