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Trestle Anterior Cervical Plate 1-level assembly, Part Number: 61001-026. Alphatec Spine, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Intended f

FDA device recall Z-1746-2010 · posted 2010-06-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated after the firm discovered that the affected lot was labeled incorrectly in that the packaging label indicates that the part number of the lot is 61002-026, which corresponds to a two-level Trestle Anterior Cervical Plate implant.
Action taken
Alphatec Spine initiated a recall communication via telephone beginning August 25, 2009. Customers were given an explanation of the problem and instructed to check their inventory for the affected product. The firm indicated that they would arrange to have Federal Express contact customers for pick-up of the affected product(s) and replacement product would be sent out immediately. For further information, contact Alphatec Spine at 1-800-922-1356.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWQ
Quantity affected
13 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- AL, CA, FL, TN, TX and UT.
Date initiated
2009-08-25
Date posted
2010-06-02
Date terminated
2010-06-07
Location
Carlsbad, CA

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