Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18203 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Inserter for TEN (Titanium Elastic Nails) |
| Model: | Part Number: 359.219 |
| Affected: | 235 lot numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Issue: | The affected lots of the Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN) may have the potential for breakage during use. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/4/2015 |
