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Cobalt HV Bone Cement Product Usage: Cobalt HV Bone Cement provides two separate, pre-measured and sterilized components

FDA device recall Z-2606-2016 · posted 2016-08-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for recall
The outer packaging was mislabeled on the box indicating "Cobalt HV with Gentamicin". The bone cement does not contain antibiotics.
Action taken
The recalling firm sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated July 26 2016 to Sales Agents. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The sales agents were instructed to pass on the notice to any organization where the potential affected product has been transferred. Agents were instructed to identify hospitals in their territory, complete a visually inspection of the affected product in the hospital's inventory, complete an Acknowledgement and Receipt form. If affected products is found contact Customer Service at 1-800-456-8696 for replacement.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
LOD
Quantity affected
866 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2016-07-26
Date posted
2016-08-19
Date terminated
2017-01-13
Location
Austin, TX

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