Arsenal Spinal Fixation System — Class II medical device recall Z-2249-2017
Terminated recall by Alphatec Spine, Inc., reported 2017-06-14, distributed nationwide. Alphatec Spine is recalling the Arsenal Spinal Fixation System Set Screw due to a trend in set screw postopera
| Recall number | Z-2249-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Alphatec Spine, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-05-05 |
| Classified | 2017-06-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-06-14 |
| Terminated | 2017-06-06 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | JP |
| Quantity | 16,959 units |
| Model numbers | 47027 |
Product
Arsenal Spinal Fixation System, Set Screw, Part No. 47027 Product Usage: The Arsenal Spinal Fixation System is intended for posterior, non-cervical, spinal fixation as an adjunct to fusion for the treatment of degenerative disease, deformity, and trauma indications. The Arsenal System consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of rods, screws, hooks, connectors, and bridges that provide temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development. The screws, hooks, connectors, and bridges are manufactured from surgical grade titanium alloy (Ti-6AI-4V ELl). The rods are available in commercially pure titanium, titanium alloy, and cobalt chrome (CP Ti Grade 4, Ti-6AI-4V ELl, and Co-28Cr-6Mo).
Reason for recall
Alphatec Spine is recalling the Arsenal Spinal Fixation System Set Screw due to a trend in set screw postoperative disengagement from the screw body.
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