Recall Z-2086-2013— Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Alphatec Spine, Inc., initiated 2013-06-28, terminated 2014-10-09. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K123623. Product: Illico Ti Cannulated Polyaxial Screw 7.5mm X 40mm. The Illico MIS Posterior Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of noncervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development.. Reason: The firm initiated this recall of certain lots of Illico Ti Cannulated Polyaxial Screws 7.5mm x 40mm implants, due to an off-center cannulation hole at the proximal end of the bone screw. There is a potential risk that when the screw is mated to a polyaxial screwdriver, the guide wire may not pass through the screwdriver..
- Recalling firm
- Alphatec Spine, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2013-06-28
- Terminated
- 2014-10-09
- Firm location
- Carlsbad, CA, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
Illico Ti Cannulated Polyaxial Screw 7.5mm X 40mm. The Illico MIS Posterior Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of noncervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development.
Reason for recall
The firm initiated this recall of certain lots of Illico Ti Cannulated Polyaxial Screws 7.5mm x 40mm implants, due to an off-center cannulation hole at the proximal end of the bone screw. There is a potential risk that when the screw is mated to a polyaxial screwdriver, the guide wire may not pass through the screwdriver.
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