Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19109 |
| Brand Name: | DePuy Synthes S Cheek Retractor |
| Model: | 397.232 |
| Affected: | Mulitple 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: | The Cheek Retractor for MatrixMANDIBLE U-shaped may not function as intended due to the potential for failure and/or corrosion of the internal spring which has been manufactured from an incorrect material. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 10/9/2015 |
