The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1082-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

[pending] Brand Name: PALACOS Product Name: PALACOS MV+G pro 40; PALACOS MV+G pro 80 Model/Catalog Number: 5

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-1082-2026.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

increase of complaints regarding the breakage of the ampoules within their device systems. An extensive investigation revealed that multiple factors have an impact on the ampoule breakage. An unfortunate combination of these influence factors can lead to unbreakable ampoules. If none or not all ampoules break, the product cannot be used on the patient since no or no appropriate cement dough is formed.

The recalled product

Product
Brand Name: PALACOS Product Name: PALACOS MV+G pro 40; PALACOS MV+G pro 80 Model/Catalog Number: 5081290; 5081291 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone cement, pre-filled into a mixing and application system, suita
Manufacturer
Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division)

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot Code: UDI-DI: 04260102136243
  • 04260102136274

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.