FDA recall Z-1083-2026

Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division) · Class II · device

Product

Brand Name: PALACOS Product Name: PALACOS MV pro 40; PALACOS MV pro 80 Model/Catalog Number: 5150633; 5150635 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone cement, pre-filled into a mixing and application system, suitable for use with or without vacuum (ready to mix). Component: N/A

Reason for recall

increase of complaints regarding the breakage of the ampoules within their device systems. An extensive investigation revealed that multiple factors have an impact on the ampoule breakage. An unfortunate combination of these influence factors can lead to unbreakable ampoules. If none or not all ampoules break, the product cannot be used on the patient since no or no appropriate cement dough is formed.

Distribution

International distribution in the countries of Aland Islands, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2025-12-09
Report date
2026-01-21
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Wehrheim, Germany

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1083-2026