[Recalled] CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM KIT, Product Code: 2839-13-000 The CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System is intended for percutaneous delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM KIT, Product Code: 2839-13-000 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 kyphoplasty procedures. |
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| Brand / manufacturer | DePuy Spine, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2134-2013 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 17 April 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: During injection of cement, the water in the hydraulic pump leaks past the piston within the pump body resulting in the loss of pressure and inability to continue to inject cement.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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