The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2132-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

DePuy Spine Recalls Confidence Spinal Cement System 5cc Kits

DePuy Spine is recalling Confidence Spinal Cement System 5cc kits because hydraulic pump leaks can cause loss of pressure during injection.

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 involves a high-risk medical device where a mechanical failure could prevent the completion of a surgical procedure, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Spine, Inc. is recalling the CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 5CC KIT (Product Code: 2839-05-000). The device is intended for the percutaneous delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for the fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body during vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures.

The recall is due to a defect where water in the hydraulic pump leaks past the piston within the pump body. This leakage results in the loss of pressure and the inability to continue injecting cement during the procedure.

Approximately 3,896 units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international markets. The source text does not specify the number of patients affected or report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

The recalled product

Product
CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 5CC KIT, Product Code: 2839-05-000 The CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System is intended for percutaneous delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body during vertebroplasty or ky
Manufacturer
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Affected units
3,896

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 (2)

  • HPBBZP
  • HPDBFZ

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 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 3 products in this recall →