Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1246-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1267 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement. A self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cement containing antibiotic. It is used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures. The bone cement has no intrinsic adhesive properties but relies instead on close mechanical interlock between the irregular bone surface and the prosthesis.
Why the product was recalled
One lot of SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement is partially agglomerated . This may result in surgical delays while a replacement package of cement is retrieved and mixed.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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