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FDA Device recall Z-2475-2023

LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System

On 2023-09-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System by Alphatec Spine, citing awl instrument adjustable drill button assembly assembled in the incorrect orientation, preventing locking feature from engaging with shaft at the desired set point; instruments l….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2475-2023
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2023-07-07
Published2023-09-06
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyAlphatec Spine
DistributionUS

Product

LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System. Used with Spine Lateral Interbody Systems, IdentiTi LIF, Transcend LIF and Battalion LLIF,

Reason

Awl instrument adjustable drill button assembly assembled in the incorrect orientation, preventing locking feature from engaging with shaft at the desired set point; instruments lack ability to control awl depth by means of adjustable shaft advancement stop, which may lead to over insertion, dural tear, vascular/neurologic injury, adjacent tissue damage, increased operative time, revision surgery.

Identifiers

code_infoUDI-DI: 00190376228037, Lot: EM50715

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2475-2023%22

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