Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20909 |
| Brand Name: | Instruments - Drill bits |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | S -0088, S -0089, S-0090, S -0091 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | CareFusion New Zealand 313 Limited Unit 4 / 110 Mays Road Onehunga AUCKLAND 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 422 734 |
| Manufacturer: | CareFusion Inc |
| Brand Name: | VM Distraction screws |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | All lot Numbers that are still within their labelled 5 year shelf life |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | CareFusion New Zealand 313 Limited Unit 4 / 110 Mays Road Onehunga AUCKLAND 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 422 734 |
| Manufacturer: | CareFusion Inc |
| Issue: | Between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2016, the manufacturer has received 14 reports from customers of corrosion being evident on screws as they are removed from the immediate packaging. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 9/12/2016 |
