DePuy Spine, Inc.

DePuy Spine, Inc.: 36 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for DePuy Spine, Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

36Reports
0Class I
2Ongoing
2022-07-13Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II36

By year reported

YearReports
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Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

EIT CIF cage, H 7mm, 8degree, S- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when u

Z-1324-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-07-13  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Label on the Outer Carton does not match the labels on the Outer Blister package, Inner Blister package and Patient Labels. The only label that may not be correct is on the Outer Carton
Product
EIT CIF cage, H 7mm, 8degree, S- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with cervical disc disease (DDD) Part Number: CUI8070S
Where it went
Distribution US Nationwide
How much
46 units

EIT CIF cage, H 6mm, 8degree, L- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when u

Z-1323-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-07-13  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Label on the Outer Carton does not match the labels on the Outer Blister package, Inner Blister package and Patient Labels. The only label that may not be correct is on the Outer Carton
Product
EIT CIF cage, H 6mm, 8degree, L- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with cervical disc disease (DDD). Part Number: CUI8060L
Where it went
Distribution US Nationwide
How much
61 units

Concorde Lift, Expandable Interbody Device, spinal fusion implant Convex 9x21 (197809021C), 9x26 (197809026C),

Z-1225-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-05-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A complaint trend was observed for post-operative loss of height and migration for Concorde Lift G3+ implants.
Product
Concorde Lift, Expandable Interbody Device, spinal fusion implant Convex 9x21 (197809021C), 9x26 (197809026C), 11x21 (197811021C), 11x26 (197811026C), 9x21 (US197809021C), 9x26 (US197809026C)
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution. Foreign distribution to Austria, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
How much
3166 total

Concorde Lift, Lordotic Expandable Interbody Device, spinal fusion implant 9x23 (197809023L), 9x27 (197809027L

Z-1226-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-05-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A complaint trend was observed for post-operative loss of height and migration for Concorde Lift G3+ implants.
Product
Concorde Lift, Lordotic Expandable Interbody Device, spinal fusion implant 9x23 (197809023L), 9x27 (197809027L), 11 x 23 (197811023L), 11x27 (197811027L), 9x23 (US197809023L), 9x27 (US197809027L)
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution. Foreign distribution to Austria, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
How much
3166 total

Confidence Plus Kit Spinal Cement System, Product Codes: 283910000 (GTIN: (01)10705034209623) and 283910000 (G

Z-1300-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-04-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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.
Product
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).
Where it went
International Distribution (outside the U.S.) only: Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Malaysia, Germany, Austria, Colombia, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Hungary, Croatia, and Sweden.
How much
1972

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 26mm Item Code: 1868520

Z-0627-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
SKYLINE Variable Ti screws may have contained SKYLINE Constrained Ti screws within the packaging.
Product
DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 26mm Item Code: 186852026 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), pseudoarthosis , trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities (i.e. cervical kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, spinal canal stenosis, and cervical myelopathy.
Where it went
US Distribution to states of: CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
How much
6 units

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4 x 18mm Item Code: 18686

Z-0629-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
SKYLINE Variable Ti screws may have contained SKYLINE Constrained Ti screws within the packaging.
Product
DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4 x 18mm Item Code: 186862018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), pseudoarthosis , trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities (i.e. cervical kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, spinal canal stenosis, and cervical myelopathy.
Where it went
US Distribution to states of: CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
How much
21 units

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 20mm Item Code: 18685202

Z-0626-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
SKYLINE Variable Ti screws may have contained SKYLINE Constrained Ti screws within the packaging.
Product
DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 20mm Item Code: 186852020 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), pseudoarthosis , trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities (i.e. cervical kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, spinal canal stenosis, and cervical myelopathy.
Where it went
US Distribution to states of: CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
How much
1 unit

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 18685

Z-0624-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
SKYLINE Variable Ti screws may have contained SKYLINE Constrained Ti screws within the packaging.
Product
DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 186850018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), pseudoarthosis , trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities (i.e. cervical kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, spinal canal stenosis, and cervical myelopathy.
Where it went
US Distribution to states of: CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
How much
9 units

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 1868640

Z-0630-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
SKYLINE Variable Ti screws may have contained SKYLINE Constrained Ti screws within the packaging.
Product
DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 186864018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), pseudoarthosis , trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities (i.e. cervical kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, spinal canal stenosis, and cervical myelopathy.
Where it went
US Distribution to states of: CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
How much
12 units

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 186854018

Z-0628-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
SKYLINE Variable Ti screws may have contained SKYLINE Constrained Ti screws within the packaging.
Product
DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 186854018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), pseudoarthosis , trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities (i.e. cervical kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, spinal canal stenosis, and cervical myelopathy.
Where it went
US Distribution to states of: CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
How much
9 units

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 186852

Z-0625-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
SKYLINE Variable Ti screws may have contained SKYLINE Constrained Ti screws within the packaging.
Product
DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 186852018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), pseudoarthosis , trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities (i.e. cervical kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, spinal canal stenosis, and cervical myelopathy.
Where it went
US Distribution to states of: CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
How much
14 units

Aegis Torque Handle CATALOG NO. : 2871-10-800. A spinal surgical instrument used on the AEGIS Anterior Lumbar

Z-0454-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-12-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Manufacturing error within the Torque Handle may prohibit some handles from being able to fully assemble with the tightener shaft. The design of the inspection gage does not account for the additional shift length
Product
Aegis Torque Handle CATALOG NO. : 2871-10-800. A spinal surgical instrument used on the AEGIS Anterior Lumbar Plate System.
Where it went
US Distribution to the states of : NC, MI, CO, MD, FL, ID, TX, CA and NY.
How much
16 devices

EXPEDIUM Spine System/Synapse System; MODEL: EXPEDIUM Offset Conical Lock Nut 8mm, CATALOG NO. : 1754-91-150,

Z-1674-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-06-03  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Device does not mate as intended.
Product
EXPEDIUM Spine System/Synapse System; MODEL: EXPEDIUM Offset Conical Lock Nut 8mm, CATALOG NO. : 1754-91-150, UDI NUMBER (if applicable): GTIN: 10705034032467
Where it went
US: PA and OUS: SE, BE, IT, PT
How much
183 devices

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 3rd Dilator, 14 mm Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are inten

Z-0095-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-11-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.
Product
PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 3rd Dilator, 14 mm Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
How much
102 units

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, Holding Clip The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequenti

Z-0097-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-11-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.
Product
PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, Holding Clip The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
How much
198 units

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 15 Dilator, 5 mm, Insulated The PIPLINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intende

Z-0093-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-11-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.
Product
PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 15 Dilator, 5 mm, Insulated The PIPLINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
How much
118 units

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 2nd Dilator, 10 mm, Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are inte

Z-0094-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-11-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.
Product
PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 2nd Dilator, 10 mm, Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
How much
105 units

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 4th Dilator, 18 mm, Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are inte

Z-0096-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-11-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.
Product
PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 4th Dilator, 18 mm, Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
How much
100 units

CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM KIT, Product Code: 2839-13-000 The CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System is int

Z-2134-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-09-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
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.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY; Worldwide: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, and UK
How much
3896 units (Overall quantity distributed appears greater than quantities manufactured due to the distribution pathways)

CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 5CC KIT, Product Code: 2839-05-000 The CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System is i

Z-2132-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-09-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
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 kyphoplasty procedures.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY; Worldwide: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, and UK
How much
3896 units (Overall quantity distributed appears greater than quantities manufactured due to the distribution pathways)

CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 11CC PLUS KIT, Product Code: 2839-10-000 The CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement Syst

Z-2133-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-09-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 11CC PLUS KIT, Product Code: 2839-10-000 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
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY; Worldwide: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, and UK
How much
3896 units (Overall quantity distributed appears greater than quantities manufactured due to the distribution pathways)

DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 11C Plus KIT Catalog Number: 283910000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spina

Z-0962-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-03-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Cement mixer used to prepare cement for surgery may not turn properly and may jam or stuck
Product
DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 11C Plus KIT Catalog Number: 283910000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, Austria Belgium, Luxembourg , Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Jordan Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Czech Republic, Finland ,France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Portugal Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and UK.
How much
7773

DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM KIT Catalog Number: 283913000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement

Z-0963-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-03-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Cement mixer used to prepare cement for surgery may not turn properly and may jam or stuck
Product
DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM KIT Catalog Number: 283913000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, Austria Belgium, Luxembourg , Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Jordan Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Czech Republic, Finland ,France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Portugal Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and UK.
How much
6668

DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 7CC KIT Catalog Number: 283907000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cem

Z-0961-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-03-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Cement mixer used to prepare cement for surgery may not turn properly and may jam or stuck
Product
DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 7CC KIT Catalog Number: 283907000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, Austria Belgium, Luxembourg , Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Jordan Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Czech Republic, Finland ,France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Portugal Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and UK.
How much
549

DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 5CC KIT Catalog Number:283905000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Ceme

Z-0960-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-03-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Cement mixer used to prepare cement for surgery may not turn properly and may jam or stuck
Product
DePuy CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 5CC KIT Catalog Number:283905000. Delivery of CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement, which is indicated for fixation of pathological fractures.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, Austria Belgium, Luxembourg , Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Jordan Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Czech Republic, Finland ,France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Portugal Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and UK.
How much
1023

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 8 X80MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-880 Spinal Implant Component.

Z-0706-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-01-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate when inserting in the Ilium., VIPER large diameter long screws in high-torque circumstances, the screw shank has the potential to separate from the polyaxial head
Product
DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 8 X80MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-880 Spinal Implant Component.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of: AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, MD,MI, MO,NC, TN, TX and the country of Australia.
How much
36 units

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 10 X 80MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-180 Spinal Implant Component.

Z-0712-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-01-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate when inserting in the Ilium., VIPER large diameter long screws in high-torque circumstances, the screw shank has the potential to separate from the polyaxial head
Product
DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 10 X 80MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-180 Spinal Implant Component.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of: AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, MD,MI, MO,NC, TN, TX and the country of Australia.
How much
6 units

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 8 X100MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-899 Spinal Implant Component.

Z-0707-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-01-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate when inserting in the Ilium., VIPER large diameter long screws in high-torque circumstances, the screw shank has the potential to separate from the polyaxial head
Product
DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 8 X100MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-899 Spinal Implant Component.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of: AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, MD,MI, MO,NC, TN, TX and the country of Australia.
How much
N/A

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 8 X70MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-870 Spinal Implant Component.

Z-0705-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-01-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate when inserting in the Ilium., VIPER large diameter long screws in high-torque circumstances, the screw shank has the potential to separate from the polyaxial head
Product
DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 8 X70MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-870 Spinal Implant Component.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of: AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, MD,MI, MO,NC, TN, TX and the country of Australia.
How much
34 units

Showing the 30 most recent of 36. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

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A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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