Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17075 |
| Brand Name: | Mathys RM Classic Reamers |
| Model: | Article Numbers: 3.14.251, 3.14.252, 3.14.256, 3.14.257, 3.14.258, 3.14.259, 3.40.501, 55.02.1901, 55.02.1903, 5502.00.0, 3.14.545 |
| Affected: | All lot numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Mathys New Zealand Ltd 46 Hillside Road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0627 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 628 497 |
| Manufacturer: | Mathys Medical Ltd |
| Issue: | The validated process for the flexible shaft provides for a combined manual and mechanical cleaning/disinfection procedure. If the mandatory manual process as described in the processing instruction cannot be ensured/performed, instruments by Mathys Ltd with flexible shafts may not be used. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 13/8/2014 |
