Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-0933-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage: VERSABOND is a medium viscosity bone cement which can be used for hip, knee, and shoulder implant fixation. VERSABOND AB includes the antibiotic- gentamycin.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 18, 2020

Date Posted: February 10, 2021

Recall Number: Z-0933-2021

Event ID: 87035

Reason for Recall:

Potential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grainy consistency when mixing.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5190 devices

Code Information:

Product Number: 71271440; Batch Number: 18LC07540

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the state of OH and the countries of Dubai, Canada, Korea, Chile, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Costa Rica.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated