Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15579 |
| Brand Name: | Synthese SynReam Medullary Reamer Head 8.5mm |
| Model: | 352.085 |
| Affected: | 20290, 20292, 20713, 21025 and 24160 |
| 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 possibility exists for intra-operative reamer head breakages which could result in un-retrieved device fragments of non-implant grade material to be left in the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 25/10/2013 |
