Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14528 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes LCP Distal Femoral Plate 4.5/5.0, right, 19 holes, length 436mm, Titanium Alloy |
| Model: | Part Number: 04.124.038S |
| Affected: | Lot Numbers: 3415605, 3443957, 3445554, 3490362, 3490393, 3501330, 3562221, 3585780, 3614924, 3618891, 3618892, 3809489, 3824272, 7557106, 7557107, 7564443, 7564444, 7565993, 7565995, 7574198, 7574199, 7587722, 8174821, 8191379, 8239937, 8300566 |
| 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 product description on the six languages label on the back of the box is wrong in Spanish and Portuguese. Instead of right, the plate is described as being a left plate in these two languages. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Wholesale |
| Date Commenced: | 18/4/2013 |
