FDA Recall Terminated

Solanas Posterior Stabilization System Part Number: 63920. Solanas Posterior Stabilization System facilitates the surgical correction of spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development. The Solanas Posterior Stabilization System is a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thoracolumbar area of the spine (C1-T3).

Recall: Z-0932-2012 · Initiated November 1, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0932-2012
Event Number
59920
Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
FEI Number
2027467
Product Code
KWP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 1, 2010
Posted
January 31, 2012
Terminated
January 31, 2012
Address
5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-8816

Description

Solanas Posterior Stabilization System Part Number: 63920. Solanas Posterior Stabilization System facilitates the surgical correction of spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development. The Solanas Posterior Stabilization System is a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thoracolumbar area of the spine (C1-T3).

Reason

These lots were not manufactured correctly in that the instrument does not have the durability required to repeatedly perform over its full service life and, therefore, may experience breakage in the tips.

Action

Alphatec Spine contacted all affected customers via telephone. The communication included discussion of the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to remove the affected product from inventory and to return the product to the firm. Arrangements were made for replacement product to be sent to the customers. Contact the firm at 1-800-922-1356 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, NC, NE, NJ, TX, and UT.

Quantity

27 units