FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Nakoma-SL Anterior Cervical Plating System's Variable Single Barrel Drill Guide Product Usage: The Nakoma-SL ACP System is intended for anterior intervertebral screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The Nakoma ACP System is indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spine fusion in patients with the following indications: Degenerative Disk Disease, Trauma, Tumors, Deformities or curvatures, Psuedoarthrosis, Failed previous fusions, Spondylolistesis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Recall: Z-1989-2015 · Reported July 15, 2015

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1989-2015
Event ID
71457
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Alliance Partners LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 15, 2015
Initiation Date
June 9, 2015
Classification Date
July 7, 2015
Termination Date
October 9, 2015
Address
121 Interpark Blvd Ste 601, N/A, San Antonio, TX, 78216-1842, United States

Description

Nakoma-SL Anterior Cervical Plating System's Variable Single Barrel Drill Guide Product Usage: The Nakoma-SL ACP System is intended for anterior intervertebral screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The Nakoma ACP System is indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spine fusion in patients with the following indications: Degenerative Disk Disease, Trauma, Tumors, Deformities or curvatures, Psuedoarthrosis, Failed previous fusions, Spondylolistesis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Reason

Inadequate interference between the screw and the plate when screw implanted into the plate at angulation greater than 7 degrees can result in the screw advancing through the plate during implantation.

Code Info

Lot numbers SM59161 and SM60278

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states LA, TX, and PR.

Quantity

21 units