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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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 18, 2020 Smith & Nephew Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Number: 71271440; Batch Number: 18LC07540
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Potential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grainy consistency when mixing.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Number: 71271440; Batch Number: 18LC07540

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0933-2021

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