Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19195 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes DePuy Intramedullary (SP2 IM) Rod 400mm Instrument |
| Model: | 96-6120 |
| Affected: | Dates of manufacture: 4-Apr-1995 to 22-Jun-2001, and 27-Aug-2008 to 2-Oct-2012 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | DePuy Orthopaedic Technology Inc |
| Issue: | It has been determined that there is potential for SP2 IM Rod 400mm Instruments (96-6120) manufactured with 455 stainless steel (SS) or 17-4 SS to fracture and leave a portion of the rods in patients |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 25/9/2015 |
