Smith & Nephew, Inc. 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. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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.
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product Number: 71271440, Batch Number: 18LC07540
Products Sold
Product Number: 71271440; Batch Number: 18LC07540
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Prod due to Potential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grainy consistency when mixing.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grainy consistency when mixing.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A Recall notification letter titled, "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" was sent to consignees on 12/18/2020 via email and FedEx. The letter instructs the consignee to follow the instructions on the attached response form. The response form provides the following instructions: "1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customers account number and name in the table below. 2. If you have no product to return, please put an X in the appropriate location below. 3. If you have product to return, please list the item, batches and quantities that you are returning in the appropriate boxes below. 4. Complete the remainder of the form, sign and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com. Please Note even if you have no product to return, this form must be completed, signed and returned. 5. Once the form is received by Smith & Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact FieldActions@smith-nephew.com."
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026