FDAClass IIMay 6, 2015

4.0mm Variable Angle recall: Labeling Error

4.0mm Variable Angle, Self-Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14mm Alphatec Spine Solutions for the Aging Spine Trestle Luxe Anterior Cervical Plating System…

Why was 4.0mm Variable Angle recalled?

During a field audit it was discovered by an employee that a 16mm Trestle Luxe Screw has been both laser marked and labeled as a 14mm Trestle Luxe Screw (4.0mm Variable Angle, Self-Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14mm). As a result the firm recalling the affected lots codes for this mislabeling.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Part Number: 71240-14 Lot: 685904

Product
4.0mm Variable Angle, Self-Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14mm Alphatec Spine Solutions for the Aging Spine Trestle Luxe Anterior Cervical Plating System…
Recalling firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Quantity
(244 units in US and 61 units OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of: KS, LA, TN, NJ, KY, CA, FL, OR, OK, AZ, WI, CO, IN, NH, AR, UT, and AL., and to the countries of : Spain, Japan, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia.
Recall date
May 6, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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