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Alphatec Spine, Inc., NOVEL SPINAL SPACER SYSTEM, Part Number(s): 64817-010, 64817-012, 64817-013, 64817-014, 64817-107,

FDA device recall Z-0190-2010 · posted 2009-11-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Reason for recall
Due to a deficiency in the process validation related to the machine that manufactured these parts, Alphatec would like to have the parts returned to them so that they may perform an additional inspection of each implant.
Action taken
Alphatec Spine notified consignees of the affected product via telephone. The firm requested that consignees immediately remove the affected devices in their possession and return to Alphatec Spine. For further information, contact Alphatec Spine at 1-800-922-1356.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MAX
Quantity affected
37 devices
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- CA, NV, FL, CT, TX, IA and WI.
Date initiated
2009-05-13
Date posted
2009-11-12
Date terminated
2009-11-13
Location
Carlsbad, CA

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RecordFirmDate
NOVEL SPINAL SPACER SYSTEM (K080699)Alphatec Spine, Inc.2008-05-21