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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

ILLICO Straight CP TI Rod, -5.5MM x 110M; REF#73601-110; Qty 1; LBL-005; REV.B; RX ONLY; Alphatec Spine, Inc. The ILLICO¿ MIS Posterior Spinal Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of non-cervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development.

Z-0967-2013

July 06, 2011

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Event
Event 55155
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
7
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0967-2013

Official wording

Reason: The rods were incorrectly laser etched as ILLICO¿ Straight CP Tl Rods, 110mm, when they were in fact manufactured to 100mm in length.

Code information: Lot # 635436; Part #73601-110

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including CO and NC; Internationally to Belgium.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The rods were incorrectly laser etched as ILLICO¿ Straight CP Tl Rods, 110mm, when they were in fact manufactured to 100mm in length.