Recall Z-1083-2026 ยท LOD Bone Cement
Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division)
Brand Name: PALACOS Product Name: PALACOS MV pro 40; PALACOS MV pro 80 Model/Catalog Number: 5150633; 5150635 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone cement, pre-filled into a mixing and application system, suitable for use with or without vacuum (ready to mix). Component: N/A
| Date | Jan 14, 2026 (initiated Dec 9, 2025) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | increase of complaints regarding the breakage of the ampoules within their device systems. An extensive investigation revealed that multiple factors have an impact on the ampoule breakage. An unfortunate combination of these influence factors can lead to unbreakable ampoules. If none or not all ampoules break, the product cannot be used on the patient since no or no appropriate cement dough is formed. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On December 9, 2025 Urgent Field Safety Notice emails were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Read this Field Safety Notice and ensure that all relevant hospital departments are informed about its content. 2. Please complete the attached customer reply form and send it to hm.fsca.medical@heraeus.com within five (5) calendar days. This form must be returned even if you no longer use the device. 3. Keep a copy of the attached customer reply form with your records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility. 4. Heraeus Medical GmbH is fully cooperating with regulatory authorities |
| Distribution | International distribution in the countries of Aland Islands, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K213812 | PALACOS MV pro Heraeus Medical GmbH, Feb 2, 2022 |