The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0963-2013·Announced 2013-03-27

DePuy Spine Recalls CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System Kits

DePuy Spine is recalling CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System Kits because the cement mixer may not turn properly and could jam or get stuck during surgery.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a mechanical failure (jamming) of a surgical device that poses a risk of harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Spine, Inc. is recalling the CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM KIT (Catalog Number: 283913000). This product is indicated for the delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is used for the fixation of pathological fractures.

The recall is being issued because the cement mixer used to prepare the cement for surgery may not turn properly. The mixer may jam or get stuck during use. The recall covers 6,668 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international markets.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact DePuy Spine, Inc. for further information regarding this recall and potential corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM KIT Catalog Number: 283913000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures.
Manufacturer
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Affected units
6,668

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by DePuy Spine, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →