Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18837 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Reamer / Irrigation / Aspiration tube assemblies |
| Model: | 314.745S, 314.746S |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Reamer |
| Model: | 314.742 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Issue: | It was reported that the drive shaft, tube assembly, and reamer head have the potential to break when inccorrectly assembled or used improperly. Precautionary statements are being added to the "Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA) Surgical Technique Guide". |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/7/2015 |
