Voluntary recall for Cortex Screw Ø 4.5mm, self-tapping, length 20mm, Pure Titanium

Johnson & Johnson Pte Ltd would like to inform healthcare professionals of a voluntary recall of selected lots of Cortex Screw Ø 4.5mm, self-tapping, length 20mm, Pure Titanium, sterile and non-sterile. Synthes GmbH has determined that two lots of 4.5mm Cortex Screws, length 20mm, may contain a 4.5mm Cortex Screw that is 22mm in length.  The screws are both etched and labelled with 20mm Part numbers. A screw that is too long can result in damage to articular surface or soft tissue if not recognized during the procedure. Healthcare professionals are advised to measure the screw prior to insertion to avoid potential harm. Please refer to the letter for details.

Only abstracts of the Dear Healthcare Professional Letters (DHCPL) are provided on this website. Details of these letters can be found in the MOH Alert System, which is accessible via the Health Professionals Portal (HPP), a one-stop portal for all healthcare professionals in Singapore. Dentists, medical doctors and pharmacists may access HPP at https://hpp.moh.gov.sg and follow the procedures below to access the MOH Alert system.

Step 1: Select your profession under ‘For Healthcare Professionals’.

Step 2: Click on ‘Useful links’.

Step 3: Click on ‘MOH Alert’ and log in via Singpass.

Step 4: Click on ‘Drug Alerts’ or ‘Med Device Alerts’ to view the DHCPLs.