Reported Sep 6, 2023 · Ongoing

LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System. Used with Spine Lateral Interbody Systems, IdentiTi LIF,…

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Alphatec Spine, Inc. · 1950 Camino Vida Roble · Carlsbad, CA · 92008-6505

Is this the product you have?

  • LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System. Used with Spine Lateral Interbody Systems, IdentiTi LIF, Transcend LIF and Battalion LLIF,
Lot codes and dates
  • UDI-DI00190376228037
  • LotEM50715
Amount recalled
29

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Awl instrument adjustable drill button assembly assembled in the incorrect orientation, preventing locking feature from engaging with shaft at the desired set point; instruments lack ability to control awl depth by means of adjustable shaft advancement stop, which may lead to over insertion, dural tear, vascular/neurologic injury, adjacent tissue damage, increased operative time, revision surgery.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 5:34 PM UTC

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