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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2613-2020·Announced 2020-07-22

Skeletal Kinetics Recalls Osteovation EX Bone Void Filler Kits

Skeletal Kinetics is recalling Osteovation EX bone void filler kits because they may not maintain setting characteristics for the labeled shelf-life.

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 FDA classified this as a Class II recall involving a medical device with potential for significant injury (incomplete bone formation, nonunion), which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for FDA Class II recalls with significant injury reports or risks.

Plain-English summary

Skeletal Kinetics, LLC is recalling 88 units of Osteovation EX, 5CC, Impact Formula bone void filler kits. The affected lots are 1126985, 1128788, 1133246, and 1135313. The product is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system, including those in the extremities, spine, and pelvis.

The recall was initiated because the bone void filler kits may not maintain their setting characteristics for the labeled shelf-life duration. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. Use of the product may increase the required surgical and anesthesia time for the patient. Possible longer-term health consequences include incomplete bone formation, lack of bone formation, delayed union, or nonunion.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Switzerland. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected lots and contact Skeletal Kinetics for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
OSTEOVATION EX, 5CC, IMPACT FORMULA. Product Number: 390-0205, UDI: 813845020047 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities, spine, pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects c
Affected units
88

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 (4)

  • Lot Numbers: 1126985
  • 1128788
  • 1133246
  • 1135313.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 14 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 45 recalled by Skeletal Kinetics, 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 45 products in this recall →