Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26788 |
| Brand Name: | Stryker Instruments (USA) - Perforator, cranial, automatic |
| Model: | Stryker Zyphr Disposable Cranial Perforator, Large 14/11 mm |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Stryker New Zealand Ltd 515 Mount Wellington Highway Mount Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 787 9287 |
| Manufacturer: | Stryker Instruments |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified that there is a potential for the inner bit to contain a crack, that may or may not be visible, which may lead to metal fragments entering the surgical site and/or delayed disengagement during use. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 28/10/2020 |
