FDA Recall Terminated

Solanas 2.1mm FIXED DEPTH DRILL, 10mm, Part No. 63928-10. Component of the SOLANAS III Posterior Stabilization System, a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thoracolumbar area of the spine (C1-T3).

Recall: Z-2092-2014 · Initiated June 26, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2092-2014
Event Number
68667
Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
FEI Number
2027467
Product Code
NKB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
June 26, 2014
Posted
July 22, 2014
Terminated
September 3, 2014
Address
5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-8816

Description

Solanas 2.1mm FIXED DEPTH DRILL, 10mm, Part No. 63928-10. Component of the SOLANAS III Posterior Stabilization System, a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thoracolumbar area of the spine (C1-T3).

Reason

Alphatec Spine is recalling the 2.1mm Fixed Depth Drill 10mm because they received a report that the instrument malfunctioned and golden stop slid from its fixed position during use.

Action

Alphatec Spine, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Notification letter dated June 20, 2014, June 26, 2014, to all affected customers. Alphatec Spine received a report of the 10mm fixed depth drill from this lot which malfunctioned and golden stop slid from its fixed position during use. The letter informs the customers of the problems identifed and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to confirm that they received the notification letter by completing the customer response form. Completed forms are to be sent to Alphatec Spine at 5818 El Camino Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Customers may also return forms by fax at (760) 431-0289. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Alphatec Spine's Customer Service Department on how to return the affected product. For questions regarding this recall call 760-431-9286.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including CT, NC, AL, WV, IL, AR, and NY.

Quantity

14 units total (12 units in US)