Events

Recall of Device Recall Solanas 2.1mm FIXED DEPTH DRILL, 10mm

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Alphatec Spine, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    68667
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2092-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-09-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128421
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
  • Reason
    Alphatec spine is recalling the 2.1mm fixed depth drill 10mm because they received a report that the instrument malfunctioned and golden stop slid from its fixed position during use.
  • Action
    Alphatec Spine, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Notification letter dated June 20, 2014, June 26, 2014, to all affected customers. Alphatec Spine received a report of the 10mm fixed depth drill from this lot which malfunctioned and golden stop slid from its fixed position during use. The letter informs the customers of the problems identifed and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to confirm that they received the notification letter by completing the customer response form. Completed forms are to be sent to Alphatec Spine at 5818 El Camino Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Customers may also return forms by fax at (760) 431-0289. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Alphatec Spine's Customer Service Department on how to return the affected product. For questions regarding this recall call 760-431-9286.

Device

Device Recall Solanas 2.1mm FIXED DEPTH DRILL, 10mm
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No. 7117902
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including CT, NC, AL, WV, IL, AR, and NY.
  • Product Description
    Solanas 2.1mm FIXED DEPTH DRILL, 10mm, Part No. 63928-10. Component of the SOLANAS III Posterior Stabilization System, a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thoracolumbar area of the spine (C1-T3).
  • Manufacturer
    Alphatec Spine, Inc.

Manufacturer

Alphatec Spine, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Alphatec Spine, Inc., 5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92008-8816
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Alphatec Holdings Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA