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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00704-1
Product Name/Description	Locking Screw Stardrive 2.4mm and 2.7mm (self-tapping, 12 mm length, stainless steel. Orthopaedic bone screw) Locking Screw Stardrive 2.4mm (self-tapping, 12 mm length, stainless steel) Part Number: 202.812 Lot Numbers: 3427486 and 3405327 Locking Screw Stardrive 2.7mm ( head LCP 2.4, self-tapping, 12 mm length, stainless steel) Part Number: 202.212 Lot Number: 3420620 ARTG Number: 157068
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	10/07/2013
Responsible Entity	Synthes Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Synthes have received reports that 2.7mm screws were packaged as 2.4mm screws and vice versa.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Synthes is requesting users to remove from use any affected devices, and contact Synthes to arrange for credit or replacement stock.
Contact Information	1800 796 843 - Synthes Customer Service