PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II 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 approac

Reported: September 26, 2012 Initiated: June 11, 2012 #Z-2385-2012

Product 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 for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
12,065 Sterile Distraction Screws (2413 boxes); 384 Sterile XL Screws (128 boxes) in distribution
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of : Australia and Taiwan.
Location
Sugar Land, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Tedan Surgical Innovations Llc. Units affected: 12,065 Sterile Distraction Screws (2413 boxes); 384 Sterile XL Screws (128 boxes) in distribution.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2385-2012.