The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2525-2020·Announced 2020-07-15

TeDan 3COR Distraction Screw Recall Due to Pouch Seal Defect

TeDan Surgical Innovations is recalling 3COR Distraction Screws because the sterile pouch seal is defective, potentially compromising sterility.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC is recalling 1,935 units of the 3COR Distraction Screw, 14 mm, sterile, 5/box. The product is intended for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine. The recall is due to a lack of pouch seal, which affects the product's labeling as sterile.

The affected product was distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in Australia, Canada, France, the Philippines, Taiwan, the U.A.E., and the United Kingdom. The specific lot numbers involved are 2018020801 and 2018080601.

Healthcare providers and patients should check their inventory for the specific product code D-0014 and UDI number 00843059121742. If the product is found, it should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer for credit or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
3COR DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 19 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 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 7 products in this recall →