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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00624-1
Product Name/Description	Transpedicular Schanz Screw (Bone screw for internal spinal fixation system) Part Number: 496.711, 496.712, 496.715, 496.721, 496.722, 496.723, 496.724, 496.725, 496.780 Multiple lot numbers affected ARTG Number: 133401
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	19/06/2013
Responsible Entity	Synthes Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Complaints have been received that advise that the fracture clamp could not be used with the affected screws because the end of the screws were manufactured out of specification (too thick).
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Hospitals are being requested to inspect inventory, isolate stock and return the affected stock to Synthes Australia.
Contact Information	1800 796 843 - Synthes Australia