The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1547-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

Alphatec Spine Recalls Mislabeled 14mm Trestle Luxe Cervical Screws

Alphatec Spine is recalling 14mm Trestle Luxe screws that were incorrectly labeled and laser-marked as 14mm but are actually 16mm.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall involving a labeling error (mislabeling) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Alphatec Spine, Inc. is recalling 4.0mm Variable Angle, Self-Drilling Hexalobe Screws, 14mm, from the Trestle Luxe Anterior Cervical Plating System. The recall involves 244 units in the US and 61 units outside the US.

During a field audit, an employee discovered that a 16mm Trestle Luxe Screw had been both laser marked and labeled as a 14mm Trestle Luxe Screw. The firm is recalling the affected lot codes to address this mislabeling.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including to specific US states and countries such as Spain, Japan, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia. Healthcare providers and patients should verify the length of the screws against the labeling and contact Alphatec Spine for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
4.0mm Variable Angle, Self-Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14mm Alphatec Spine Solutions for the Aging Spine Trestle Luxe Anterior Cervical Plating System REF 71240-14 LOT XXXXXX Alphatec Spine, Inc. EN: 4.0MM Variable Angle, Self--Drilling Hexalobe Screw, 14MM (TI-6AL-4V ELI)

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Part Number: 71240-14 Lot: 685904

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states: