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Arsenal Spinal Fixation System, Set Screw, Part No. 47127 Product Usage: Usage: The Arsenal Spinal Fixation System is in

FDA device recall Z-0592-2017 · posted 2016-11-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
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.
Action taken
Alphatae Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter dated September 29, 2016 to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to fill out and return the last page of recall letter using one of the methods identified in the letter.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
NKB
Quantity affected
16,972 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of Japan, UK, NSW, Spain.
Date initiated
2016-10-05
Date posted
2016-11-16
Date terminated
2017-02-17
Location
Carlsbad, CA

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