PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Confidence Plus Kit Spinal Cement System, Product Codes: 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209623) and 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209630) The CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM¿ 11cc Kit is intended for percutaneous delivery of CONFIDENCE 11cc Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body during vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant le

Reported: April 11, 2018 Initiated: December 15, 2017 #Z-1300-2018

Product Description

Confidence Plus Kit Spinal Cement System, Product Codes: 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209623) and 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209630) The CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM¿ 11cc Kit is intended for percutaneous delivery of CONFIDENCE 11cc Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body during vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant lesions (metastatic cancer, myeloma).

Reason for Recall

Certain lots of the spinal cement may contain incorrect amounts of contrast medium so that the product is difficult or impossible to visualize on x-ray.

Details

Recalling Firm
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Units Affected
1972
Distribution
International Distribution (outside the U.S.) only: Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Malaysia, Germany, Austria, Colombia, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Hungary, Croatia, and Sweden.
Location
Raynham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Confidence Plus Kit Spinal Cement System, Product Codes: 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209623) and 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209630) The CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM¿ 11cc Kit is intended for percutaneous delivery of CONFIDENCE 11cc Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body during vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant lesions (metastatic cancer, myeloma).. Recalled by DePuy Spine, Inc.. Units affected: 1972.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain lots of the spinal cement may contain incorrect amounts of contrast medium so that the product is difficult or impossible to visualize on x-ray.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 11, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1300-2018.