Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26284 |
| Brand Name: | DePuy Ortho. Guide |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot number - SO2040602 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | DePuy Orthopaedic Technology Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified that the DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc SPECIALIST® 2 (SP2) DISTAL FEMORAL CUTTING BLOCK will not connect to the SPECIALIST® 2 Locating Outrigger. If the devices do not connect properly, they cannot be used in surgery. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/7/2020 |
