Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19553 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes PFN/PFNA Insertion Handle |
| Model: | Part No: 357.012 (Version numbers 1, 3.1 and 3.2) |
| Affected: | Lot Nos: multiple |
| 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 insertion handle may break when struck with a hammer during the nail insertion process. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/12/2015 |
