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Health product recall

Depuy CMW 2 Gentamicin Bone Cement (2014-02-06)

Starting date:
February 6, 2014
Posting date:
March 20, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38471

Recalled Products

Depuy CMW 2 Gentamicin Bone Cement

Reason

The unit carton of the label incorrectly states that the amount of gentamicin in the bone cement is 1.0 MIU (million international units). The actual amount of gentamicin in the bone cement is 0.5 MIU the product mas made to specification and the information is correct on the instructions for use (IFU) and the foil pouch. The only incorrect artwork is on the carton label.

Affected products

Depuy CMW 2 Gentamicin Bone Cement

Lot or serial number

3325-020

Model or catalog number

3590475
3607803
3620321
3625505

Companies
Manufacturer
Depuy International Limited T/A Depuy CMW,
Cornford Road,
Blackpool, Lancashire,
FY4 4QQ
UNITED KINGDOM