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Open, Classified

PALACOS MV+G pro 40; PALACOS MV+G pro 80. Model/Catalog Number: 5081290; 5081291. 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

FDA Recall Z-3303-2026 · Posted 2026-09-25

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeMBB
Date Initiated2026-08-20
Product Quantity20,523 units

Reason for Recall

Potential for monomer liquid leakage.

Firm Action

Heraeus Medical notified consignees on about 08/20/2026 via emailed letter. Consignees were informed of the issue and risk and were instructed to read the Correction Letter carefully and ensure that all relevant hospital departments are made aware of its contents, ensure that suitable eye protection is worn whenever the system is being operated, and complete and return the provided reply form. If any leakage is observed, do not continue to use the product. Instead, discard it with additional precautions, such as wearing double gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber), in accordance with internal hospital procedures and local waste disposal guidelines. Additionally, consignees were instructed to keep a copy of the provided response form with your records in case your organization is subject to a compliance audit.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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