Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 2, 2019
Incorrect expiry date of 9-Feb-20 Correct expiry date is 30-Aug-19
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled HydroSet XT Injectable HA Bone Cement, REF 897005, STERILE - a moderate-severity action.
HydroSet XT Injectable HA Bone Cement, REF 897005, STERILE was recalled by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in January 2, 2019. Reason: Incorrect expiry date of 9-Feb-20 Correct expiry date is 30-Aug-19. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0678-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Incorrect expiry date of 9-Feb-20 Correct expiry date is 30-Aug-19.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0678-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0678-2019) was formally reported on January 2, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 15, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Allendale, NJ. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Incorrect expiry date of 9-Feb-20 Correct expiry date is 30-Aug-19 Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CO, FL, GA, IA, MA, ME, MI, MN, NC, ND, NH, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI & WV. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
HydroSet XT Injectable HA Bone Cement, REF 897005, STERILE
Incorrect expiry date of 9-Feb-20 Correct expiry date is 30-Aug-19
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0678-2019 |
| Date reported | January 2, 2019 |
| Date initiated | November 15, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Firm location | Allendale, NJ |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | CO, FL, GA, IA, MA, ME, MI, MN, NC, ND, NH, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI & WV |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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