Alphatec Spine, Inc. Zodiac Polyaxial Spinal Fixation System. A spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of an alloy, such as stainless steel, that consists of various hooks and a posteriorly placed compression or distraction rod. The device is implanted, usually across three adjacent vertebrae, to straighten and immobilize the spine to allow bone grafts to unite and fuse the vertebrae together. The device is used primarily in the treatment of scoliosis (a lateral curvature of Recall
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Zodiac Polyaxial Spinal Fixation System. A spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of an alloy, such as stainless steel, that consists of various hooks and a posteriorly placed compression or distraction rod. The device is implanted, usually across three adjacent vertebrae, to straighten and immobilize the spine to allow bone grafts to unite and fuse the vertebrae together. The device is used primarily in the treatment of scoliosis (a lateral curvature of
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Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Part Number: 62665-50 Lot Number: 617945
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Part Number: 62665-50 Lot Number: 617945
Alphatec Spine, Inc. is recalling Zodiac Polyaxial Spinal Fixation System. A spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis is a device intend due to Alphatec Spine recently discovered that this lot of screws has the incorrect length laser etched on one side of the screw body. As a result, they are. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Alphatec Spine recently discovered that this lot of screws has the incorrect length laser etched on one side of the screw body. As a result, they are conducting a voluntary recall of the Zodiac Titanium cannulated polyaxial screw 6.5 mm x 50 mm L.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Alphatec Spine contacted consignees via phone on October 16, 2008 and requested that consignees immediately remove the Zodiac Titanium cannulated polyaxial screws (6.5 mm x 50 mm L) from the surgical set to help ensure that they will not be used in surgery. There is a script the company developed to assure consistent responses to customers, and a phone number for more information. The strategy calls for products to be returned to Alphatec Spine. The company will arrange to have Federal Express contact the consignees for pick-up of the screws. Follow up questions are directed to the company at 1-800-922-1356.
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