The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3213-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Cervical disc implant recalled due to foreign contamination during assembly

Centinel Spine is recalling the Prodisc C SK cervical disc implant due to blue discoloration identified as foreign contamination on the inlay during assembly. The contamination 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 a Class II FDA recall of an implanted cervical disc with a documented manufacturing defect (foreign contamination on the inlay). No injuries or illnesses have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Centinel Spine, Inc. is recalling the Prodisc C SK (Model PDSM5), a total cervical disc replacement implant. Six units were distributed nationwide in the United States.

During assembly of the devices, blue discoloration was observed on the product's inlay. This discoloration is classified as a foreign contaminant. The discoloration was not fully evaluated during manufacturing validation, creating uncertainty about its potential impact on device safety or performance.

For additional information, healthcare providers and patients should contact Centinel Spine, Inc. or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA recall number is Z-3213-2024.

The recalled product

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

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)

  • Lot Code: UDI-DI 00843193113856
  • Lot 2024-0482

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.