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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1503-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

TeDan Surgical Recalls 3COR Distraction Screws Due to Packaging Damage

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC is recalling 3COR Distraction Screws because damaged packaging may have exposed the sterile products to non-sterile conditions, posing an infection risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of infection from potentially non-sterile medical devices, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC is recalling 49 boxes (245 individual screws) of D-0012 3COR 12MM DISTRACTION SCREWS, 5/BOX, STERILE. The affected items are identified by Item # D-0012 and Lot # 2018011601. These products were distributed worldwide.

The recall was initiated because the manufacturer found that the product packaging for the listed lots may be damaged. This damage potentially exposed the products to non-sterile conditions, despite the items being labeled as sterile. The 3COR Distraction Screws are intended for use in the anterior approach to the cervical spine from C2 through C7 by trained surgeons.

This situation presents a risk of infection to patients. The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the use of these products.

The recalled product

Product
D-0012 3COR 12MM DISTRACTION SCREWS, 5/BOX, STERILE - Product Usage: The 3COR Distraction Screws and the TSI Quick Start Distraction Screws products are intended for the distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine from C2 thru C7. The products are to be used by tra

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Item #: D-0012 Lot #: 2018011601

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →