DeP: Concorde Lift Torque Handle Recall - Risk of Spinal Surgery Breakage
DePuy Orthopaedics recalls Concorde Lift Torque Limiting Handles used in spinal surgery. Potential for intra-operative breakage of driver tips could cause complications during spinal procedures.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Potential for Intra-operative breakage of driver tips
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What happened, in plain English
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Concorde Lift Torque Limiting Handles that are used with spinal fixation systems. These handles could break during surgery, potentially causing complications for patients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73346-dep-concorde-lift-torque-handle-recall-risk-of-spinal-surgery.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73346-dep-concorde-lift-torque-handle-recall-risk-of-spinal-surgery · Updated September 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0849-2018
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“DeP: Concorde Lift Torque Handle Recall - Risk of Spinal Surgery Breakage.” GovInfoNow, updated September 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73346-dep-concorde-lift-torque-handle-recall-risk-of-spinal-surgery. Based on FDA recall #Z-0849-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0849-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The handle could break during spinal surgery when used with certain internal spinal fixation systems. This breakage might cause complications like delayed healing or additional surgery.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams using these handles during spinal procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing spinal surgery with this specific handle may be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product code 287804102 with lot numbers 122315-B R, 122315-A R, or 041117A. These handles are used with spinal fixation systems cleared for lumbar spine procedures.
- Brand
DePuy Orthopaedics- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| Z-0848-2018 | Concorde Lift Driver Shaft AO. Used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbar spine.; Product code: 287804101G Lot number: 052316-A R, 121416-A R |
| Z-0849-2018 | Concorde Lift Torque Limiting Handle. Must be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbar spine.; Product code: 287804102 Lot number: 122315-B R, 122315-A R, 041117A |
What to do — step by step
Check Handle Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 122315-B R, 122315-A R, or 041117A on the handle packaging or label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide Distribution” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 20 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0849-2018 (July 26, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0849-2018 to see it in context.
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