Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20956 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes_Fixation system implantation kit, internal [44759] |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Impactor for PFNA Blade (Part: 03.010.410 All Lots |
| 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 manufacturer received product complaints for breakage in the PFNA Blade Impactor, where the handle detached from the shaft of the instrument. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/12/2016 |
