The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2181-2020·Announced 2020-06-10

Osteomed Recalls Osteovationex Bone Void Filler Due to Shelf-Life Error

Osteomed, LLC is recalling Osteovationex 3cc Inject Formula bone void fillers because the product may not maintain its setting characteristics for the labeled shelf-life duration.

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 involves a labeling error regarding shelf-life that may affect product performance, fitting the criteria for moderate severity without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Osteomed, LLC is recalling 270 units of Osteovationex 3cc Inject Formula, a bone void filler that is replaced by bone during the healing process. The recall is due to an incorrect shelf-life label; the product may not maintain its setting characteristics for the duration stated on the label.

The affected product is identified by Reference/UDI 390-0003/00813845020016 and includes lots 17100402, 1127942, 1130302, 1135740, 1142070, and 1142943. The product was distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in Australia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Peru, Singapore, and Thailand.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact Osteomed, LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
OSTEOVATIONEX 3CC INJECT FORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-0003/00813845020016 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone during the healing process.
Manufacturer
Osteomed, LLC
Affected units
270

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 (6)

  • LOT 17100402
  • 1127942
  • 1130302
  • 1135740
  • 1142070
  • 1142943

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 46 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Osteomed, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →