FDA Recall Terminated

ILLICO Straight CP TI Rod, -5.5MM x 110M; REF#73601-110; Qty 1; LBL-005; REV.B; RX ONLY; Alphatec Spine, Inc. The ILLICO MIS Posterior Spinal Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of non-cervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development.

Recall: Z-0967-2013 · Initiated July 6, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0967-2013
Event Number
55155
Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
FEI Number
2027467
Product Code
KWP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
July 6, 2011
Posted
March 18, 2013
Terminated
March 20, 2013
Address
5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-8816

Description

ILLICO Straight CP TI Rod, -5.5MM x 110M; REF#73601-110; Qty 1; LBL-005; REV.B; RX ONLY; Alphatec Spine, Inc. The ILLICO MIS Posterior Spinal Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of non-cervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development.

Reason

The rods were incorrectly laser etched as ILLICO Straight CP Tl Rods, 110mm, when they were in fact manufactured to 100mm in length.

Action

Alphatec Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 6, 2011, to all affected customers. This notification described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to review their inventory to verify the affected device; abstain from use; immediately contact Alphatec Spine Sales Administration ([email protected]) for instructions on how to return this affected product; and complete, sign and return confirmation form to Alphatec Spine, Inc., 5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008. If you have any questions, call 760-431-9286.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including CO and NC; Internationally to Belgium.

Quantity

7