The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1750-2021·Announced 2021-06-09

Zavation CEMIX Orthopedic Cement Mixing System Sterilization Recall

Zavation recalled 197 CEMIX cement mixing system units due to inadequate sterilization for orthopedic and spinal surgical use.

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: FDA Class II medical device recall. No illnesses or injuries are reported. However, sterilization failure in surgical instruments poses a significant infection risk. Per rubric criteria, risk-of-harm products without reported injury receive a High (3) score.

Plain-English summary

Zavation issued a recall of CEMIX sterile cement mixing system units (lot codes 2003787 and 2001228) due to inadequate sterilization. The system is designed for use in orthopedic and spinal surgical procedures. The recall affects 197 units that were distributed nationwide.

Products marketed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
CEMIX - CEMENT MIXING SYSTEM STERILE, CODE INTV-MMS. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.
Manufacturer
Zavation
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure

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: 2003787
  • 2001228

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.