Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System — Class II medical device recall Z-1806-2021
Terminated recall by Alphatec Spine, Inc., reported 2021-06-16, distributed nationwide. There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate in
| Recall number | Z-1806-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Alphatec Spine, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-04-26 |
| Classified | 2021-06-07 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-06-16 |
| Terminated | 2022-11-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 8 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00190376268743 |
| Model numbers | 136-0124 |
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0124, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 24 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268743
Reason for recall
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Machine access
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