Howmedica recalls 10-pack bone cement with Gentamicin (P/N 6193-1-010) due to potential infection risk. Affected customers should contact Howmedica for details.
Simplex HV With Gentamicin CE, 10 PACKS (P/N 6193-1-010) were distributed to customers who had ordered Simplex HV With Gentamicin in US, 10 PACKS (P/N 6195-1-010)
Howmedica is recalling 10-packs of Simplex HV bone cement with Gentamicin (P/N 6193-1-010) because it may cause infections. This recall affects patients who received this specific product for bone repair procedures.
The bone cement contains Gentamicin, an antibiotic that may not be effective in all cases, potentially leading to infections. This risk is specific to the 10-pack version with the catalog number 6193-1-010.
Patients who received the Simplex HV bone cement with Gentamicin (P/N 6193-1-010) for bone repair procedures in the U.S. are most at risk. This product was distributed to customers who ordered the 10-pack version (P/N 6195-1-010).
Check for the catalog number 6193-1-010 on the product label. The product was distributed to customers who ordered the 10-pack version (P/N 6195-1-010) in the U.S. between the dates of the product's distribution.
Look for the catalog number 6193-1-010 on the bone cement packaging.
The recall indicates a potential infection risk, so it is not recommended for use without consulting Howmedica.
Contact Howmedica directly for instructions on how to handle the product.
Check for the catalog number 6193-1-010 on the product label or verify if you ordered the 10-pack version (P/N 6195-1-010).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0240-2023 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0240-2023 from Howmedica. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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