ILLlCO¿ MIS Posterior Fixation System, Bone-screw Internal Spinal Fixation System, Orthosis, Spinal Pedical Fixation Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation The ILLICO MIS Posterior Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of noncervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development. When used for a minimally invasive posterior approach ILLlCO¿ MIS Instrumentation is used in conjunction with polyaxial screw components. The ILLICO MIS Posterior Fixation System is intended for use as a posterior spinal fixation device to aid in the surgical correction of various spinal deformities and pathologies of the spine. It is intended to provide stabilization during the development of fusion utilizing a bone graft. Specific indications for the ILLICO MIS Posterior Fixation System are dependent in part on the configuration of the assembled device and the method of attachment to the spine.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Product Codes: KW, MNI, MNH. Part NumberlLot Number: ¿PART DESCRIPTION LOT 7384S-30 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 30mm 646501 73845-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 35mm 646502 73845-40 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 40mm 646503 73845-45 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 45mm 646504 73855-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5mm X 35mm 646510 73865-30 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 30mm 646515 73865-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 35mm 646516 73865-40 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 40mm 646517 73865-45 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 45mm 646542 73865-50 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 50mm 646543 73875-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 7.5mm X 35mm 646546 73875-45 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 7.5mm X 45mm 646548 73875-50 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 7.5mm X 50mm 646549
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Alphatec Spine, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- The firm initiated the recall because the stainless steel guide-wire of the Illico MIS Fixation System did not completely fit/pass through the tip of certain Illico Ti Cannulated Polyaxial Screws, therefore rendering such screws nonfunctional.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
ILLlCO¿ MIS Posterior Fixation System, Bone-screw Internal Spinal Fixation System, Orthosis, Spinal Pedical Fixation Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation The ILLICO MIS Posterior Fixation System is intended to facilitate the surgical correction of noncervical spinal deformities by providing temporary internal fixation and stabilization during bone graft healing and/or fusion mass development. When used for a minimally invasive posterior approach ILLlCO¿ MIS Instrumentation is used in conjunction with polyaxial screw components. The ILLICO MIS Posterior Fixation System is intended for use as a posterior spinal fixation device to aid in the surgical correction of various spinal deformities and pathologies of the spine. It is intended to provide stabilization during the development of fusion utilizing a bone graft. Specific indications for the ILLICO MIS Posterior Fixation System are dependent in part on the configuration of the assembled device and the method of attachment to the spine.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Product Codes: KW, MNI, MNH. Part NumberlLot Number: ¿PART DESCRIPTION LOT 7384S-30 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 30mm 646501 73845-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 35mm 646502 73845-40 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 40mm 646503 73845-45 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.5mm X 45mm 646504 73855-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5mm X 35mm 646510 73865-30 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 30mm 646515 73865-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 35mm 646516 73865-40 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 40mm 646517 73865-45 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 45mm 646542 73865-50 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 6.5mm X 50mm 646543 73875-35 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 7.5mm X 35mm 646546 73875-45 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 7.5mm X 45mm 646548 73875-50 Ti CANNULATED POLYAXIAL SCREW 7.5mm X 50mm 646549
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0168-2013
Related Recalls
Complaints have been received regarding post-operative implant collapse.
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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.