Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 4IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code: 283904411. 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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
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Recall Details
- Company:
- DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
- Reason for Recall:
- Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports of breakage with the side fire needles
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 4IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code: 283904411. 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All lots
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1938-2012
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