[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. t

The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports of breakage with the side fire needles

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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