[Recalled] Cobalt HV with Gentamicin, Cobalt Bone Cement 40GM, REF 402283, QTY 1, STERILE, Rx Only, Mfgr: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS Cobalt MV and HV Bone Cement is indicated for use as bone cement in arthroplastic procedures of the hip, knee and
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Cobalt HV with Gentamicin, Cobalt Bone Cement 40GM, REF 402283, QTY 1, STERILE, Rx Only, Mfgr: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS Cobalt MV and HV Bone Cement is indicated for use as bone cement in arthroplastic procedures of the hip, knee and other joints to fix plastic and metal prosthetic parts to living bone w |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Encore Medical, Lp |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-0067-2018 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 26 June 2017 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Loss of the seal on the sterile Tyvek packaging used with this Cobalt Bone Cement.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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