BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System, Product code KWQ. 510(k) K102820. The TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System is a temporary device used to stabilize the cervical spine during bone fusion development. Device implants include a range of plate sizes and bone screws to provide the versatility required for the specific indications noted. Fixation is achieved by means of a rigid plate that is surgically attached to the spine with bone screws. The TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System is intended for use in the anterior cervical spine (C2-C7). Patients with trauma (including fractures), spondylolisthesis, and pseudoarthrosis, degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spinal stenosis, tumors, and failed previous fusion.

    Recall: Z-2273-2012 · Initiated May 29, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2273-2012
    Event Number
    51437
    Firm
    Alphatec Spine, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2027467
    Product Code
    KWQ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    May 29, 2012
    Posted
    August 27, 2012
    Terminated
    September 4, 2012
    Address
    5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-8816

    Description

    TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System, Product code KWQ. 510(k) K102820. The TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System is a temporary device used to stabilize the cervical spine during bone fusion development. Device implants include a range of plate sizes and bone screws to provide the versatility required for the specific indications noted. Fixation is achieved by means of a rigid plate that is surgically attached to the spine with bone screws. The TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System is intended for use in the anterior cervical spine (C2-C7). Patients with trauma (including fractures), spondylolisthesis, and pseudoarthrosis, degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spinal stenosis, tumors, and failed previous fusion.

    Reason

    On May 9th 2012 Alphatec Spine received a complaint which reported that the distal tip of the Trestle Luxe Slide Alignment Tool (Part Number 71721), does not properly fit into the hexalobe screw on the Trestle Luxe Plate.

    Action

    Alphatec Spine sent an "URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated May 29, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 760-431-0289. Contact Alphatec Spine's Customer Service Department at [email protected] questions regarding this recall.)

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution.

    Quantity

    38