TeDan Phantom CS Distraction Screw Recalled for Lack of Pouch Seal
TeDan Surgical Innovations is recalling 1,965 sterile Phantom CS Distraction Screws because the packaging lacks a pouch seal, compromising the sterile claim.
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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a sterile medical device with a compromised seal, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC is recalling 1,965 units of the Phantom CS 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 on the product, which is labeled as sterile.
The affected product is identified by Product Code DS-0014, UDI Number 00851797006450, and Lot Numbers 2018020801 and 2018061101. The recall covers 393 boxes containing 5 screws each. The products were 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 FDA has classified this recall as Class II. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this defect. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- PHANTOM CS DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine.
- Manufacturer
- TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC
Distribution
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.
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