FDA recall Z-2475-2023

Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System. Used with Spine Lateral Interbody Systems, IdentiTi LIF, Transcend LIF and Battalion LLIF,

Reason for recall

Awl instrument adjustable drill button assembly assembled in the incorrect orientation, preventing locking feature from engaging with shaft at the desired set point; instruments lack ability to control awl depth by means of adjustable shaft advancement stop, which may lead to over insertion, dural tear, vascular/neurologic injury, adjacent tissue damage, increased operative time, revision surgery.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CT, IN, TX, LA, OH, AL, NH, MA, NC, AZ, MD, NJ, IL, CA, UT, MI.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-07-07
Report date
2023-09-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Carlsbad, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2475-2023