Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18970 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes VEPTR® Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib |
| Model: | 497.087, 497.088, 497.089, 497.241, 497.242, 497.243, 497.093, 497.094, 497.095, 497.244, 497.245, 497.246, 497.098, 497.099, 497.100, 497.247, 497.248, 497.249, and 497.225 to 497.239 inc. |
| Affected: | Selected 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: | The last hole on certain VEPTR Caudal Rib Supports may be partialy formed. Fully lengthening the construct to the partially formed last hole may result in mechanical failure of the construct due to extension bar breakage, which could require unplanned surgical intervention to exchange components. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 18/8/2015 |
