FDA Recall Terminated

Nakoma-SL Anterior Cervical Plating System's Variable Single Barrel Drill Guide Product Usage: The Nakoma-SL ACP System is intended for anterior intervertebral screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The Nakoma ACP System is indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spine fusion in patients with the following indications: Degenerative Disk Disease, Trauma, Tumors, Deformities or curvatures, Psuedoarthrosis, Failed previous fusions, Spondylolistesis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Recall: Z-1989-2015 · Initiated June 9, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1989-2015
Event Number
71457
Firm
Alliance Partners LLC
FEI Number
3008520015
Product Code
KWQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 9, 2015
Posted
July 7, 2015
Terminated
October 9, 2015
Address
121 Interpark Blvd, Ste 601, San Antonio, TX, 78216-1842

Description

Nakoma-SL Anterior Cervical Plating System's Variable Single Barrel Drill Guide Product Usage: The Nakoma-SL ACP System is intended for anterior intervertebral screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The Nakoma ACP System is indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spine fusion in patients with the following indications: Degenerative Disk Disease, Trauma, Tumors, Deformities or curvatures, Psuedoarthrosis, Failed previous fusions, Spondylolistesis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Reason

Inadequate interference between the screw and the plate when screw implanted into the plate at angulation greater than 7 degrees can result in the screw advancing through the plate during implantation.

Action

Alliance Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Action Notification letter dated June 15, 2015 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the response form and fax to 210-314-2524.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states LA, TX, and PR.

Quantity

21 units