Recall Z-0064-2014 ยท MBB Bone Cement, Antibiotic
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
SmartSet Endurance GMV, Gentamicin, REF 3105-040, Medium Viscosity Antibiotic Bone Cement, Sterile. SmartSet GMV Endurance Gentamicin, bone cements are self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cements, containing antibiotic, used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures where infection by gentamicin-sensitive organisms is a potential ri
| Date | Oct 23, 2013 (initiated Sep 16, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The SmartSet GMV Endurance Gentamicin Bone Cement, product ref: number 3105-040 is intended for use in indications that have not been cleared by the US FDA. The intended use stated in the IFU for the SmartSet GMV Endurance Gentamicin Bone Cement is for the fixation of prostheses to living bone in arthroplasty procedures of joints in which infection by gentamicin-sensitive organisms is a potentia |
| Root cause | No Marketing Application |
| Action | The firm DePuy Synthes, sent an "URGENT INFORMATION-MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated September 16, 2013 to its consignees via E-mail, hand delivery or fax depending on the most appropriate delivery method for each consignees. The Urgent recall notice described the recalled product, explained the reason for the recall, and directed consignees to cease further distribution, complete the attached Reconciliation form and quarantine and return all affected products through the DePuy Orthopaedics Sales consultant, Fax 1-787-287-7681 or Email to vbaez1@its.jnj.com. Consignees were directed to ma |
| Quantity | 16,040 units |
| Distribution | Distributed in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.