Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26221 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes_Craniofacial bone screw, non-bioabsorbable, non-sterile [61837] |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip - Lot 41P2340 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Issue: | One lot of MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip was packaged with a body clip etched with a "3" (representing 3mm) when it should have been packaged with body clip etched with a "12" (representing 12mm). |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 2/7/2020 |
