FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

TI Standard Polyaxial Screw Assembly 6.5MM x 55MM. Part # 62065-55. Subsequent Product Codes: MNH, MNI. The Zodiac Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System is intended for use as a posterior spinal fixation device to aid in the surgical correction of various spinal deformities and pathologies in the thoraco-lumbo-sacral portion of the spine. It intended to provide stabilization during the development of fusion utilizing a bone graft. Specific indications for the Zodiac Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System are dependent in part on the configuration of the assembled device and the method of attachment to the spine.

Recall: Z-0269-2013 · Reported November 14, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0269-2013
Event ID
63599
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Telephone
Report Date
November 14, 2012
Initiation Date
December 9, 2010
Classification Date
November 8, 2012
Termination Date
November 9, 2012
Address
5818 El Camino Real, N/A, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-8816, United States

Description

TI Standard Polyaxial Screw Assembly 6.5MM x 55MM. Part # 62065-55. Subsequent Product Codes: MNH, MNI. The Zodiac Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System is intended for use as a posterior spinal fixation device to aid in the surgical correction of various spinal deformities and pathologies in the thoraco-lumbo-sacral portion of the spine. It intended to provide stabilization during the development of fusion utilizing a bone graft. Specific indications for the Zodiac Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System are dependent in part on the configuration of the assembled device and the method of attachment to the spine.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Alphatec Spine confirmed that the TI Standard Polyaxial Screw Assembly was laser marked with the incorrect length of 45 MM.

Code Info

Lot # 634745

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including TN, WI, and FL.

Quantity

11 units