Class II — Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division)
| Recalling firm | Heraeus Medical GmbH |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 2 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Initiated | 2025-12-09 |
| Classified | 2026-01-14 |
| Recall number | Z-1083-2026 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division) (Z-1083-2026).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/98078/
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