FDA Recall Open, Classified

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 267-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376541471; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.

Recall: Z-1343-2026 · Initiated January 2, 2026

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1343-2026
Event Number
98251
Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc. 1950 Camino Vida Roble
FEI Number
2027467
Product Code
OLO
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 2, 2026
Posted
February 11, 2026
Address
Carlsbad, CA, 92008-6505

Description

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 267-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376541471; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.

Reason

Due a design issue where the navigated array connection geometry is incorrect.

Action

On 01/02/2026, the firm emailed an "URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" Letter to customers informing them that Alphatec Spine has been notified of complaints regarding LIF Navigated Osteotome instruments appearing to have incorrect orientation when used with the Medtronic StealthStation". The instrument is correctly identified and displays the correct navigated length; however, the projected image on the Medtronic StealthStation" is rotated by 90. Customers are instructed to: "Review their inventory to determine if any of these affected devices are in their possession. If a device is within their possession, abstain from use and return the device to Alphatec Spine using the attached return label. "Share this notice within their organization or any organization where the affected device(s) has (have) been transferred. "Fill out the last page of this letter to confirm that they have read this notification and have taken all necessary actions, as described in this notification. For any questions/concerns or require assistance with the recall, e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-922-1356.

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, TN, TX, and VA.

Quantity

15 units