The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1246-2015·Announced 2015-03-11

DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls Partially Agglomerated SMARTSET GHV Bone Cement

DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling one lot of SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement because it is partially agglomerated, which may cause surgical delays.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a manufacturing defect (agglomeration) causing operational delays rather than direct physical injury or illness, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling one lot of SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement. The product is a self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate-based cement containing antibiotic, used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures.

The recall is due to the cement being partially agglomerated. This condition may result in surgical delays while a replacement package of cement is retrieved and mixed.

The affected product is identified by Cat. No. 545035500 and Lot No. 7915797. A total of 1,267 units were distributed nationwide, including to facilities in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.

The recalled product

Product
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
Affected units
1,267

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)

  • Cat. No. 545035500
  • Lot No. 7915797

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 26 states specifically: