FDA Recall Terminated

Sterile Distraction Screws of 3 different sizes: 12mm, 14mm and 16mm sold under TSI, 3COR, DB Surgical, and American Surgical Products brands and Sterile XL Screws of 7 different sizes: 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm sold under TSI brand Sterile Distraction Screws are intended for the distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine. Sterile XL Screws are intended for the fixation of the blade to the vertebral body to prohibit drifting in the extreme lateral approach to the lumbar spine.

Recall: Z-2385-2012 · Initiated June 11, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2385-2012
Event Number
62899
Firm
Tedan Surgical Innovations Llc
FEI Number
3005726885
Product Code
LXH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
June 11, 2012
Posted
September 14, 2012
Terminated
July 31, 2013
Address
12615 W Airport Blvd, Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX, 77478-6203

Description

Sterile Distraction Screws of 3 different sizes: 12mm, 14mm and 16mm sold under TSI, 3COR, DB Surgical, and American Surgical Products brands and Sterile XL Screws of 7 different sizes: 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm sold under TSI brand Sterile Distraction Screws are intended for the distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine. Sterile XL Screws are intended for the fixation of the blade to the vertebral body to prohibit drifting in the extreme lateral approach to the lumbar spine.

Reason

This letter is to notify you that several of our sterile screw products are being voluntarily recalled. Product sterility may be compromised due to a mechanical failure of the protective packaging tube. Tube end plugs may dislodge creating the potential for the screw to come out of the protective tube and then the sharp end of the screw pierce the outer sterile barrier pouch.

Action

The firm, TeDan Surgical Innovations (TSI), sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall" letter dated June 11, 2012 to their consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine all products subject to recall and return product to TSI. In addition, if they have further distributed this product, identify all customers and notify them of this product recall at once in writing; and complete and return the enclosed Mandatory Response Form as soon as possible and no later than June 25, 2012 via mail: 12675 W. Airport Blvd., Suite 200, Sugar Land, TX 77478; fax: (713) 726-0846 or email: [email protected]. If you have any questions, contact the Business Manager at 713-726-0886, Monday thru Friday, from 8am - 5pm or via email at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of : Australia and Taiwan.

Quantity

12,065 Sterile Distraction Screws (2413 boxes); 384 Sterile XL Screws (128 boxes) in distribution