ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0932-2012 ยท KWP Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

Solanas Posterior Stabilization System Part Number: 63920. Solanas Posterior Stabilization System facilitates the surgical correction of spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development. The Solanas Posterior Stabilization System is a spinal fixation system intended to improve stability of the cervical and thora

DateJan 31, 2012 (initiated Nov 1, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThese lots were not manufactured correctly in that the instrument does not have the durability required to repeatedly perform over its full service life and, therefore, may experience breakage in the tips.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionAlphatec Spine contacted all affected customers via telephone. The communication included discussion of the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to remove the affected product from inventory and to return the product to the firm. Arrangements were made for replacement product to be sent to the customers. Contact the firm at 1-800-922-1356 for questions regarding this recall.
Quantity27 units
DistributionNationwide Distribution-including the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, NC, NE, NJ, TX, and UT.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K052201SOLANAS POSTERIOR STABILIZATION SYSTEM
Alphatec Spine, Inc., Nov 10, 2005
K071380MODIFICATION TO SOLANAS POSTERIOR STABILIZATION SYSTEM
Alphatec Spine, Inc., Aug 20, 2007