Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20304 |
| Brand Name: | DePay Synthes_Orthopaedic bone screw, non-biodegradable [46646] |
| Model: | 402.818 |
| Affected: | 9589442 |
| 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 Cortex Screw was manufactured out of specification with a screw head recess that is too deep, which may lead to the screw head loosening from the shaft of a Depuy Synthes Cortex Screw during removal. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 21/6/2016 |
