ILLICO Straight CP TI Rod — Class II medical device recall Z-0967-2013
Terminated recall by Alphatec Spine, Inc., reported 2013-03-27, distributed in CO, NC. The rods were incorrectly laser etched as ILLICO¿ Straight CP Tl Rods, 110mm, when they were in fact manufactu
| Recall number | Z-0967-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Alphatec Spine, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2011-07-06 |
| Classified | 2013-03-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-03-27 |
| Terminated | 2013-03-20 |
| Distributed | CO, NC |
| Countries outside the US | BE |
| Quantity | 7 |
| Lot numbers | 635436 |
| Model numbers | 73601-110 |
Product
ILLICO Straight CP TI Rod, -5.5MM x 110M; REF#73601-110; Qty 1; LBL-005; REV.B; RX ONLY; Alphatec Spine, Inc. The ILLICO¿ MIS Posterior Spinal Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of non-cervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development.
Reason for recall
The rods were incorrectly laser etched as ILLICO¿ Straight CP Tl Rods, 110mm, when they were in fact manufactured to 100mm in length.
Machine access
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