Alphatec Spine, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2086-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Illico Ti Cannulated Polyaxial Screw 7.5mm X 40mm. 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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 28, 2013

Date Posted: September 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2086-2013

Event ID: 65672

Reason for Recall:

The firm initiated this recall of certain lots of Illico Ti Cannulated Polyaxial Screws 7.5mm x 40mm implants, due to an off-center cannulation hole at the proximal end of the bone screw. There is a potential risk that when the screw is mated to a polyaxial screwdriver, the guide wire may not pass through the screwdriver.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 333 screws

Code Information:

Part Number 73875-40. Lots Affected: 647289, 648923, 649244, 649556, 649813, 650040, 650262, 650589.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of:US states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX,and WA ; and countries of: Spain, France, Japan. International: Spain, France, Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated