FDA-Device2015-03-11Class II

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 relies instead on close mechanical interlock between the irregular bone surface and the prosthesis.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Hazard

One lot of SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement is partially agglomerated . This may result in surgical delays while a replacement package of cement is retrieved and mixed.

Sold states
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV.
Affected count
1267
Manufactured in
700 Orthopaedic Dr, N/A, Warsaw, IN, United States
Products
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 relies instead on close mechanical interlock between the irregular bone surface and the prosthesis.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1246-2015

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