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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00288-1
Product Name/Description	Locking screw 3.5mm, self tapping, length 55mm, stainless steel, sterile (Orthopaedic bone screw, non-biodegradable) Part number: 213.055S Lot numbers: 1875643, 1883109, 1919506, 1937761, 1943552 ARTG number: 157068
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	4/04/2013
Responsible Entity	Synthes Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Synthes received two complaints regarding incorrect label/package where the 213.055S, 55mm length locking screw was packaged with a label showing 50mm length.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Synthes is requesting that customers quarantine and return units from the affected lots.
Contact Information	1800synthes (1800 7968 437) - Synthes Customer Service