Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1547-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Alphatec Spine, Inc. |
| Report date | May 6, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Quantity | (244 units in US and 61 units OUS) |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA, United States |
Official product description
4.0mm Variable Angle, Self-Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14mm Alphatec Spine Solutions for the Aging Spine Trestle Luxe Anterior Cervical Plating System REF 71240-14 LOT XXXXXX Alphatec Spine, Inc. EN: 4.0MM Variable Angle, Self--Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14MM (TI-6AL-4V ELI) NON STERILE Single Use Only
Why the product was recalled
During a field audit it was discovered by an employee that a 16mm Trestle Luxe Screw has been both laser marked and labeled as a 14mm Trestle Luxe Screw (4.0mm Variable Angle, Self-Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14mm). As a result the firm recalling the affected lots codes for this mislabeling.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of: KS, LA, TN, NJ, KY, CA, FL, OR, OK, AZ, WI, CO, IN, NH, AR, UT, and AL., and to the countries of : Spain, Japan, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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