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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

FDA device recall Z-0967-2013 · posted 2013-03-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
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.
Action taken
Alphatec Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 6, 2011, to all affected customers. This notification described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to review their inventory to verify the affected device; abstain from use; immediately contact Alphatec Spine Sales Administration (salesadministration@alphatecspine.com) for instructions on how to return this affected product; and complete, sign and return confirmation form to Alphatec Spine, Inc., 5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008. If you have any questions, call 760-431-9286.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWP
Quantity affected
7
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CO and NC; Internationally to Belgium.
Date initiated
2011-07-06
Date posted
2013-03-18
Date terminated
2013-03-20
Location
Carlsbad, CA

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