Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14891 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Transpedicular Schanz Screw |
| Model: | Part Numbers: 296.690, 496.711, 496.712, 496.721 |
| Affected: | Various 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: | Synthes received several complaints that the clamps could not be connected with the Transpedicular Schanz Screw, because in some cases, the shaft of the screw is too thick. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 9/7/2013 |
