The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3212-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Cervical disc replacement recalled for foreign contamination in assembly

Centinel Spine is recalling the Prodisc C SK cervical disc replacement due to blue discoloration on the inlay observed during assembly. This discoloration is a foreign contaminant that was not fully evaluated in manufacturing validations.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a surgical implant with detected foreign contamination. The contamination was not fully evaluated per manufacturing standards, creating a risk of device failure or patient harm. However, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the High rather than Severe category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Centinel Spine, Inc. is recalling the Prodisc C SK total cervical disc replacement device (Model PDSM5). The recall involves 12 units distributed nationwide in the United States.

During assembly, a blue discoloration was observed on the inlay. The manufacturer considers this discoloration a foreign contaminant that was not fully evaluated in manufacturing validation procedures.

Patients who have received this device or healthcare providers with units in inventory should contact Centinel Spine, Inc. immediately for guidance on appropriate action.

The recalled product

Product
prodisc C SK, Total cervical disc replacement, medical device, Model/Catalog Number: PDSM5
Manufacturer
Centinel Spine, Inc.
Hazard
  • foreign-contamination

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 (2)

  • UDI-DI 00843193113856
  • Lot 2024-0482

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.