Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17259 |
| Brand Name: | Wright Medical Claw and Claw II plates |
| Model: | Various |
| Affected: | Selected lot numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Surgical Specialities (NZ) Limited 4B Ride Way Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 665 884 |
| Manufacturer: | Wright Medical Technology Inc |
| Issue: | It has been identified that the stainless steel used in Claw and Claw II plates from the affected lots did not meet the manufacturing requirements, resulting in reduced strength and increased risk of warping under stress. If this occurs, the device could fail. If this problem occurred during surgery, it would be corrected immediately. However, surgery time would be increased. If an affected device has been implanted and did not fail during surgery, there is a remote possibility that it could fail before fusion of the bones occurs. If this happens, revision surgery will be required. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/9/2014 |
