Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14122 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Electric Pen Drive, hand switch |
| Model: | Part Number: 05.001.012 |
| Affected: | Lot Numbers: AV19044, AV18166, AV20666 |
| 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: | Synthes received one complaint about a Hand Switch, for Electric Pen Drive not labeled correctly ("on" and "lock" labels interchanged). |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 23/1/2013 |
