Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13349 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Vectra, drill bit 2.5mm |
| Model: | 03.613.010 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Synthes New Zealand Ltd 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 734 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Vectra, adjustable drill stop |
| Model: | 03.613.012 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Synthes New Zealand Ltd 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 734 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Vectra, 2.5mm drill bit, adjustable depth |
| Model: | 03-613-011 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Synthes New Zealand Ltd 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 734 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer advises that there is the potential for the drill stop to slip on the drill bit resulting in an adverse event. If the drill stop slips on the drill bit, it could result in the penetration of the posterior cortex, dural tear requiring repair, damage to the spinal cord, quadraplegia, and the risk of a potentially life-threatening event. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/8/2012 |
