PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage: VERSABOND is a medium viscosity bone cement which can be used for hip, knee, and shoulder implant fixation. VERSABOND AB includes the antibiotic- gentamycin.

Reported: February 10, 2021 Initiated: December 18, 2020 #Z-0933-2021

Product Description

VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage: VERSABOND is a medium viscosity bone cement which can be used for hip, knee, and shoulder implant fixation. VERSABOND AB includes the antibiotic- gentamycin.

Reason for Recall

Potential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grainy consistency when mixing.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
5190 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the state of OH and the countries of Dubai, Canada, Korea, Chile, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Location
Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage: VERSABOND is a medium viscosity bone cement which can be used for hip, knee, and shoulder implant fixation. VERSABOND AB includes the antibiotic- gentamycin.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 5190 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grainy consistency when mixing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 10, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0933-2021.