Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18935 |
| Brand Name: | S&N Sureshot Humeral 3.2mm AO Drill |
| Model: | 71691155 |
| Affected: | 14LNG0021, 14LNG0021A, 14LNG0021B, 14LNG0021C, 14LNG0021D, 14MNG0019, 14MNG0019A, 14MNG0019B, 14MNG0019C, 14MNG0019D |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Surgical Ltd Unit A 36 Hillside road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0760 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 799 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Issue: | The affected drills may not adequately puncture the bone. In the event the affected drill is presented for use; the drill could break or overheat and potentially lead to a surgical delay. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 31/7/2015 |
