Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20935 |
| Brand Name: | Howmedica Osteonics Corporation (USA) - 46646 - General Bone Screws |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Cancellous Bone Screws |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Stryker New Zealand Ltd 515 Mount Wellington Highway Mount Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 787 9287 |
| Manufacturer: | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has received a complaint that the country of origin (USA) was incorrectly stated on the label as Made in Switzerland and the label was missing the CE mark and the European Authorized Representative (EC Rep) address. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 13/12/2016 |
