PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.

Reported: January 7, 2015 Initiated: December 8, 2014 #Z-0900-2015

Product Description

Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.

Reason for Recall

Samples of product from Supplier lot 14D0809 and 14D0808 showed little adhesive transfer between the Tyvek lid and cavity when opened for internal bone cement cure and pairing tests. Visually these samples do not meet the requirements of ZWI 43.109 and corresponding visual aid 55-0000-310-01.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
40 units
Distribution
Distributed to MI, KS, and CA.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 40 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Samples of product from Supplier lot 14D0809 and 14D0808 showed little adhesive transfer between the Tyvek lid and cavity when opened for internal bone cement cure and pairing tests. Visually these samples do not meet the requirements of ZWI 43.109 and corresponding visual aid 55-0000-310-01.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 7, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0900-2015.