PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Leucadia Autolok" Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System. Intended to help provide correction, immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.

Reported: June 5, 2013 Initiated: May 6, 2013 #Z-1421-2013

Product Description

Leucadia Autolok" Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System. Intended to help provide correction, immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.

Reason for Recall

Alphatec Spine initiated this medical device recall for the following reason: due to tolerancing, the flange of the Phygen Leucadia" Autolok set screw may interfere with the top of the screw head prior to fully locking the rod. If this condition occurs, the polyaxial screw head and rod may fail to provide a rigid construct under loading. To date there have been no reports of patient injury, adve

Details

Recalling Firm
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Units Affected
1,814
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Carlsbad, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Leucadia Autolok" Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System. Intended to help provide correction, immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.. Recalled by Alphatec Spine, Inc.. Units affected: 1,814.
Why was this product recalled?
Alphatec Spine initiated this medical device recall for the following reason: due to tolerancing, the flange of the Phygen Leucadia" Autolok set screw may interfere with the top of the screw head prior to fully locking the rod. If this condition occurs, the polyaxial screw head and rod may fail to provide a rigid construct under loading. To date there have been no reports of patient injury, adve
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 5, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1421-2013.