Alphatec Spine, Inc.: 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.

Recall number

Z-0168-2013

Recalling firm

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

Product

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.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2012-09-25

Posted

2012-10-29

Terminated

2013-03-29

Reason

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.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action

Alphatec Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identifed the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact Alphatec Spine's Customers Service Department (customerservice@alphatecspine.com) immediately for instructions on how to return the affected product. Customers were asked to fill out the lower portion of the letter and fax to (760) 431-0289 to confirm that they have read the notification and will take all necessary removal actions. For questions customers were instructed to call 1-800-922-1356. For questions regarding this recall call 760-431-9286.

Quantity

209 screws

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, IL, CA, SC, TN, TX, GA, CT, NY, FL, OK, LA, MO, NV,and UT.

Lot, serial or model codes

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

510(k) numbers

["K042673","K071890"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

MNH

Firm FEI

2027467

Firm city

Carlsbad

Firm state

CA

Firm country

not on file

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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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