United StatesWhat's being recalled
PALACOS R pro 40; PALACOS R pro 80. Model/Catalog Numbers: 5081286; 5081287. Radiopaque, poly (methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone cement, pre-filled into a mixing and application system, suitable for use with or without vacuum (ready to mix).
PALACOS R+G pro 40; PALACOS R+G pro 80. Model/Catalog Number: 5081288; 5081289. Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone cement, pre-filled into a mixing and application system, suitable for use with or without vacuum (ready to mix).
PALACOS MV+G pro 40; PALACOS MV+G pro 80. Model/Catalog Number: 5081290; 5081291. Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone cement, pre-filled into a mixing and application system, suitable for use with or without vacuum (ready to mix). Component: N/A
PALACOS MV pro 40; PALACOS MV pro 80. Model/Catalog Number: 5150633; 5150635. Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone cement, pre-filled into a mixing and application system, suitable for use with or without vacuum (ready to mix). Component: N/A
Recalling firm: Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division), Wehrheim, Germany.
How to identify it
UDI-DI: 04260102136120, 04260102136151. All Batch Numbers. All Lot Numbers. Lot Code: UDI-DI: 04260102136182; 04260102136212. All Batch Numbers. All Lot Numbers. Lot Code: UDI-DI: 04260102136243; 04260102136274. All Batch Numbers. All Lot Numbers. Lot Code: UDI-DI: 04260102135338; 04260102135369. All Batch Numbers. All Lot Numbers.
The hazard
Potential for monomer liquid leakage.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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