Recall Z-2606-2016

Encore Medical, Lp · initiated July 26, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Cobalt HV Bone Cement Product Usage: Cobalt HV Bone Cement provides two separate, pre-measured and sterilized components which when mixed form a radiopaque, rapidly setting bone cement.

Codes / lots: Lot 507970

Reason for recall

The outer packaging was mislabeled on the box indicating "Cobalt HV with Gentamicin". The bone cement does not contain antibiotics.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling mix-ups

Action taken

The recalling firm sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated July 26 2016 to Sales Agents. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The sales agents were instructed to pass on the notice to any organization where the potential affected product has been transferred. Agents were instructed to identify hospitals in their territory, complete a visually inspection of the affected product in the hospital's inventory, complete an Acknowledgement and Receipt form. If affected products is found contact Customer Service at 1-800-456-8696 for replacement.

Details

Recall number
Z-2606-2016
Initiated
July 26, 2016
Posted by FDA
August 19, 2016
Terminated
January 13, 2017
Product code
LOD – Bone Cement
Quantity
866 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX

Official FDA recall record