PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 6IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904613. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is used to place bone cement in an intra-vertebral fashion at a desired location. the cement extrudes fro the needle through a port on the side of the needle.

Reported: July 11, 2012 Initiated: May 4, 2012 #Z-1937-2012

Product Description

Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 6IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904613. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is used to place bone cement in an intra-vertebral fashion at a desired location. the cement extrudes fro the needle through a port on the side of the needle.

Reason for Recall

Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports of breakage with the side fire needles

Details

Units Affected
683 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Austria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, and UK.
Location
Raynham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 6IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904613. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is used to place bone cement in an intra-vertebral fashion at a desired location. the cement extrudes fro the needle through a port on the side of the needle.. Recalled by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.. Units affected: 683 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports of breakage with the side fire needles
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 11, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1937-2012.