Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division) Recalls
6 recalls from federal safety databases (FDA, CPSC). Sourced directly from government enforcement feeds.
Medical Device Recalls (6)
- Class III
March 25, 2026
Heraeus, PALAMIX duo. Material Number: 66057897.
Based on long-term stability testing, it was determined that in units older than 1.5 years (17 months) the mixing rod may, in rare cases, come loose from its lock during the mixing process. Notification is to reduce the shelf life from 3 years to 1.5 years (17 months).
- Class III
March 25, 2026
Heraeus, PALAMIX uno. Material Number: 66057893.
Based on long-term stability testing, it was determined that in units older than 1.5 years (17 months) the mixing rod may, in rare cases, come loose from its lock during the mixing process. Notification is to reduce the shelf life from 3 years to 1.5 years (17 months).
- Class II
December 9, 2025
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
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.
- Class II
December 9, 2025
Brand Name: PALACOS Product Name: PALACOS R pro 40; PALACOS R pro 80 Model/Catalog Number: 5081286; 5081287 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (
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.
- Class II
December 9, 2025
Brand Name: PALACOS Product Name: PALACOS MV+G pro 40; PALACOS MV+G pro 80 Model/Catalog Number: 5081290; 5081291 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-b
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.
- Class II
December 9, 2025
Brand Name: PALACOS Product Name: PALACOS R+G pro 40; PALACOS R+G pro 80 Model/Catalog Number: 5081288; 5081289 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-bas
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.
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