FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System. Used with Spine Lateral Interbody Systems, IdentiTi LIF, Transcend LIF and Battalion LLIF,

Recall: Z-2475-2023 · Reported September 6, 2023

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2475-2023
Event ID
92776
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
September 6, 2023
Initiation Date
July 7, 2023
Classification Date
August 28, 2023
Address
1950 Camino Vida Roble, N/A, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-6505, United States

Description

LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System. Used with Spine Lateral Interbody Systems, IdentiTi LIF, Transcend LIF and Battalion LLIF,

Reason

Awl instrument adjustable drill button assembly assembled in the incorrect orientation, preventing locking feature from engaging with shaft at the desired set point; instruments lack ability to control awl depth by means of adjustable shaft advancement stop, which may lead to over insertion, dural tear, vascular/neurologic injury, adjacent tissue damage, increased operative time, revision surgery.

Code Info

UDI-DI: 00190376228037, Lot: EM50715

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CT, IN, TX, LA, OH, AL, NH, MA, NC, AZ, MD, NJ, IL, CA, UT, MI.

Quantity

29