Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14526 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes CMF Matrix Bone Screw - Non Sterile |
| Model: | Systems: MatrixMIDFACE, MatrixMANDIBLE, Matrix ORTHOGNATHIC Lock, MatrixNEURO |
| Affected: | Selected 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 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes CMF Matrix Bone Screw - Sterile |
| Model: | Systems: MatrixMANDIBLE, Matrix ORTHOGNATHIC Lock, Matrix ORTHOGNATHIC |
| Affected: | Selected 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 reports that the screw length etched into the clip holding the screw may not be correct. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 18/4/2013 |
