Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17867 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Small Electric Drive Handpiece |
| Model: | Part Number: 05.001.175 |
| Affected: | All lot numbers |
| 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: | It has been reported that the Small Electric Drive (SED) may experience failure modes such as the device not functioning, the device operating solely in reverse mode, the device not operating in reverse when intended or an unintended start of the device. This may lead to surgical delays in the event the user requires a replacement power tool. An unintended start of the hand piece or wrong mode/direction could cause bone/soft tissue damage, peripheral nerve damage and /or vascular damage because the hand piece has the potential to progress further into the surgical site when the operator is not intending this motion. These injuries may need surgical or medical intervention. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Sponsor Control |
| Date Commenced: | 16/12/2014 |
