Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19635 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Extraction Screw for PFNA Blade |
| Model: | 356.825 |
| Affected: | 2450764 |
| 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 Extraction Screw from the affected product lots could break or disassemble from the instrument. This could interfere with removal of the instrument from the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 8/1/2016 |
