CLASS II Device recall · Reported 11 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Confidence Spinal Cement System 5CC Kit, Product recalled by DePuy Spine

DePuy Spine is recalling Confidence Spinal Cement System 5CC Kit, Product, distributed in 33 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Apr 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesHPBBZP, HPDBFZ
Quantity recalled3896 units (Overall quantity distributed appears greater than quantities manufactured due to the distribution pathways)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2132-2013
FDA event ID
64937
Recalling firm
DePuy Spine, Raynham, MA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
17 Apr 2013
FDA classified
3 Sep 2013
Reported
11 Sep 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Packaging Defects
Device type
Spinal Implants

Timeline

17 Apr 2013Recall initiated by company
3 Sep 2013Classified by FDA+139 days
11 Sep 2013Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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.

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

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 was distributed

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

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Questions about this recall

Is Confidence Spinal Cement System 5CC Kit, Product recalled?

Yes. DePuy Spine recalled Confidence Spinal Cement System 5CC Kit, Product on 17 Apr 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2132-2013.

Why was it 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.

Which lots are affected?

HPBBZP, HPDBFZ

Where was it sold?

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

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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