Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published April 1, 2020
Howmedica Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material Recall: Risk of Nerve Damage
Howmedica recalls Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material (Catalogs 2101-0005 and 2101-0010) due to potential nerve damage and embolism from improper refrigeration.
Shipments were transported outside of the required refrigerated temperature conditions. Potential hazards if used include nerve damage resulting in paralysis and increased potential for embolism.
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📍Recalling firmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.2 Pearl Ct · Allendale, NJ 07401-1611
“Howmedica Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material Recall: Risk of Nerve Damage.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/65588-howmedica-cortoss-bone-augmentation-material-recall-risk-of-nerve-damage. Based on FDA recall #Z-1900-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1900-2020%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on April 1, 2020, that Howmedica Osteonics Corp. voluntarily recalled Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material due to shipments being transported outside required refrigerated temperatures. The agency issued recall number Z-1900-2020 for the Class II device.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Howmedica
Product: Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material
Catalog Nos.: 2101-0005, 2101-0010
Lots (2101-0005): A1907006, A1908003
Lots (2101-0010): A1903054, A1906006
UDIs: 00808232000962, 00808232000979
The hazard
According to the FDA, potential hazards if used include nerve damage resulting in paralysis and an increased potential for embolism. The record does not report specific incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 46 other recalls on record since July 21, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Biomet Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Recall (July 1, 2026), the Cerapedics PearMatrix P-15 Bone Graft Recall (Dec. 29, 2025), and the Embosphere 500-700 Micrometer Syringe Recall (Aug. 10, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the catalog number on the product label: 2101-0005 or 2101-0010. Specific lots for 2101-0005 are A1907006 and A1908003; for 2101-0010, lots A1903054 and A1906006.
Brand
Howmedica
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
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Identify the catalog number and lot number on the product label to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 15 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “US distribution to California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1900-2020 (April 1, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1900-2020 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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