Alphatec Spine, Inc. ILLICO Posterior Thoracolumbar Access Retractor, Part Number: 73520 The ILLICO Posterior Thoracolumbar Access Retractor is an instrument that is intended for use in a minimally invasive approach for surgical procedures. The retractor allows retraction of tissue through combination of articulating blades. Device will serve to provide access for surgeons to surgical site. Recall
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ILLICO Posterior Thoracolumbar Access Retractor, Part Number: 73520 The ILLICO Posterior Thoracolumbar Access Retractor is an instrument that is intended for use in a minimally invasive approach for surgical procedures. The retractor allows retraction of tissue through combination of articulating blades. Device will serve to provide access for surgeons to surgical site.
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Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot number: 5271901
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Lot number: 5271901
Alphatec Spine, Inc. is recalling ILLICO Posterior Thoracolumbar Access Retractor, Part Number: 73520 The ILLICO Posterior Thoracolum due to The recall was initiated after Alphatec Spine received a complaint on the ILLICO Posterior Thoracolumbar access retractor. It was reported that one of. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The recall was initiated after Alphatec Spine received a complaint on the ILLICO Posterior Thoracolumbar access retractor. It was reported that one of the retractor arms in the retractor broke during surgery.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On January 28, 2009 Alphatec Spine contacted their domestic consignees via telephone and the international consignee was contacted via telephone and electronic mail. Alphatec Spine's telephone call consisted of informing the consignees of the product affected, the problem, what actions needed to be taken and what action Alphatec Spine would take to arrange for pick-up of the affected products.
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As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, OR, TX
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