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Terminated

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 the spine), but it also may be used in the treatment of fracture or dislocation of the spine, grades 3 and 4 of spondylolisthesis (a dislocation of the spinal column), and lower back syndrome.

FDA Recall Z-0491-2010 · Posted 2009-12-07

Recalling FirmAlphatec Spine, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKWP
Date Initiated2008-11-03
Date Terminated2009-12-08
Product Quantity56

Reason for Recall

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.

Firm Action

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.

Root Cause

Error in labeling

Distribution Pattern

AZ, CA, FL, TX

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K042673ZODIAC POLYAXIAL SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEMAlphatec/Nexmed · 2004-10-27

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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