Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15080 |
| Brand Name: | Ormco VectorTAS Screw, 8mm |
| Model: | Part Numbers: 601-0021 & 601-0010 |
| Affected: | Lot Number: 112911 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Law and Accounting Professional Trustees Limited 336, Jackson Street Petone |
| Contact Information: | 04 566 2853 |
| Manufacturer: | Ormco Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has determined that some screws in this lot were machined undersized at the top of the threads may potentially cause a weakening of the screw. Use of the undersized product may result in breakage of the screw during insertion or removal when torqued, possibly requiring surgical removal of any remaining pieces. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/8/2013 |
