FDA Recall Terminated

ROC Lumbar bolt caddy, Part Number: 81997-01-05. Sterilization container for ROC bolts/screws. Product is used to contain spinal implants.

Recall: Z-0036-2010 · Initiated December 16, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0036-2010
Event Number
52760
Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
FEI Number
2027467
Product Code
LRP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
December 16, 2008
Posted
October 8, 2009
Terminated
November 13, 2009
Address
5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-8816

Description

ROC Lumbar bolt caddy, Part Number: 81997-01-05. Sterilization container for ROC bolts/screws. Product is used to contain spinal implants.

Reason

Alphatec discovered that the lot of bolt caddies had the incorrect bolt length laser etched on one side of the caddy. The actual ROC bolts themselves are correctly laser etched.

Action

Alphatec contacted consignees via phone on December 16, 2008 and informed consignees that they will arrange to have Federal Express contact them for pick-up. Consignees were asked to check their inventory to see where this product is located, and ensure that it is put on hold for return; and what days and hours they are in the office, (Confirm address: attach copy of the pick-up request form.) If they have any follow up questions, they were told to call 1-800-922-1356.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- Including states of TX, FL, & NJ.

Quantity

7 Screws