Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14481 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Locking Screw 3.5mm, self tapping, stainless steel |
| Model: | Part number: 213.055s & 204.860s |
| Affected: | Various lot numbers |
| 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: | Product is incorrectly labelled with two lengths: 60mm & 55mm or 120mm & 115mm. Product supplied is the longer length. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/5/2013 |
