PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement. A self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cement containing antibiotic. It is used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures. The bone cement has no intrinsic adhesive properties but relies instead on close mechanical interlock between the irregular bone surface and the prosthesis.

Reported: March 11, 2015 Initiated: February 11, 2015 #Z-1246-2015

Product Description

SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement. A self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cement containing antibiotic. It is used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures. The bone cement has no intrinsic adhesive properties but relies instead on close mechanical interlock between the irregular bone surface and the prosthesis.

Reason for Recall

One lot of SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement is partially agglomerated . This may result in surgical delays while a replacement package of cement is retrieved and mixed.

Details

Recalling Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Units Affected
1267
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement. A self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cement containing antibiotic. It is used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures. The bone cement has no intrinsic adhesive properties but relies instead on close mechanical interlock between the irregular bone surface and the prosthesis.. Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.. Units affected: 1267.
Why was this product recalled?
One lot of SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement is partially agglomerated . This may result in surgical delays while a replacement package of cement is retrieved and mixed.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 11, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1246-2015.