The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1900-2020·Announced 2020-05-13

Howmedica Recalls Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material Due to Temperature Violations

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 115 units of Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material because shipments were transported outside required refrigerated temperature conditions.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves potential hazards of nerve damage, paralysis, and embolism, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving significant injury reports or high-risk medical device defects.

Plain-English summary

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 115 units of Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material, Catalog Nos. 2101-0005 and 2101-0010. The recall was initiated because shipments of the product were transported outside of the required refrigerated temperature conditions.

The affected lots include A1907006 and A1908003 for Catalog No. 2101-0005, and A1903054 and A1906006 for Catalog No. 2101-0010. The products were distributed to facilities in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The potential hazards associated with using the product include nerve damage resulting in paralysis and an increased potential for embolism. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific catalog numbers and lot codes and stop using the product if it matches the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material, Catalog Nos. 2101-0005 and 2101-0010
Affected units
115

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 (5)

  • Specific shipments of 2101-0005: Lots A1907006
  • A1908003
  • 2101-0010: Lots A1903054
  • A1906006. UDI 00808232000962
  • 00808232000979

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states: