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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1506-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

TeDan Surgical Innovations Recalls Quick Start Distraction Screws Due to Packaging Damage

TeDan Surgical Innovations is recalling sterile distraction screws because damaged packaging may have exposed them to non-sterile conditions, posing an infection risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of infection to patients due to potential exposure to non-sterile conditions, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity.

Plain-English summary

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC is recalling the DS-0024 Quick Start Distraction Screw 14mm 5/Box Sterile. The recall involves 146 boxes, specifically 48 boxes from Lot 2018022801 and 98 boxes from Lot 2018050801. These products were distributed worldwide.

The recall was initiated because the manufacturer discovered that the product packaging for the affected lots may be damaged. This damage potentially exposed the products to non-sterile conditions, despite being labeled as sterile. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall.

The situation presents a risk of infection to patients. These products are intended to be used by trained surgeons and are designed for use with TSI distractors and screwdrivers. Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected lots and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
DS-0024 QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW 14MM 5/BOX STERILE - Product Usage: These products are intended to be used by trained surgeons and are designed for use with TSI distractors and screwdrivers.

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 #: DS-0024 Lot #s: 2018022801 2018050801

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 →