Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14649 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Kirschner Wire, 2.6mm with spade point tip, 500mm |
| Model: | Part Number: 292.001S |
| Affected: | 17 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 there is potential for the wire to protrude through the protective tip sheath and perforate the packaging. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/5/2013 |
