Alphatec Spine, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2273-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

TRESTLE LUXE¿ Anterior Cervical Plating System, Product code KWQ. 510(k) K102820. The TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System is a temporary device used to stabilize the cervical spine during bone fusion development. Device implants include a range of plate sizes and bone screws to provide the versatility required for the specific indications noted. Fixation is achieved by means of a rigid plate that is surgically attached to the spine with bone screws. The TRESTLE LUXE Anterior Cervical Plating System is intended for use in the anterior cervical spine (C2-C7). Patients with trauma (including fractures), spondylolisthesis, and pseudoarthrosis, degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spinal stenosis, tumors, and failed previous fusion.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 29, 2012

Date Posted: September 5, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2273-2012

Event ID: 51437

Reason for Recall:

On May 9th 2012 Alphatec Spine received a complaint which reported that the distal tip of the Trestle Luxe Slide Alignment Tool (Part Number 71721), does not properly fit into the hexalobe screw on the Trestle Luxe Plate.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 38

Code Information:

Product code KWQ. 510(k) K102820 Part Number 71721. Lot numbers: 6629701, 6594701, 6434301, 6434302, 6434302R1.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated