Alphatec Spine, Inc.

Alphatec Spine, Inc.: 46 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Alphatec Spine, Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

46Reports
0Class I
7Ongoing
2026-07-29Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II46

By year reported

YearReports
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Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

SafeOp Patient Interface, REF: AIX11240, part of SafeOp 3: Neural Informatix System

Z-2793-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-07-29  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Intraoperative neuromonitoring device, due to a software issue, may experience loss or interruption of triggered electromyography (tEMG) functionality during use, displaying as system faults, loss of communication between the Patient Interface and Tablet, and prompts requiring system reboot; may result in increased operative time and surgical plan change.
Product
SafeOp Patient Interface, REF: AIX11240, part of SafeOp 3: Neural Informatix System
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of TX, MO, IN.
How much
3

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 267-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190

Z-1343-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-02-18  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due a design issue where the navigated array connection geometry is incorrect.
Product
ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 267-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376541471; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.
Where it went
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, TN, TX, and VA.
How much
15 units

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 266-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190

Z-1342-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-02-18  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due a design issue where the navigated array connection geometry is incorrect.
Product
ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 266-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376476179; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.
Where it went
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, TN, TX, and VA.
How much
7 units

Calibrate CCX Interbody System for spinal fusion procedures: Implants: (1) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10

Z-1065-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2025-02-05  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Complaints have been received regarding post-operative implant collapse.
Product
Calibrate CCX Interbody System for spinal fusion procedures: Implants: (1) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10 x 25mm 5 degrees, Part #325-07102505, nonsterile; (2) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10 x 25mm 10 degrees, Part #325-07102510, nonsterile; (3) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10 x 25mm 15 degrees, Part #325-07102515, nonsterile; (4) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 X 10 X 30mm 5 degrees, Part #325-07103005, nonsterile; (5) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10 x 30mm 10 degrees, Part #325-07103010, nonsterile; (6) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10 x 30mm 15 degrees, Part #325-07103015, nonsterile; (7) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10 x 35mm 10 degrees, Part #325-07103510, nonsterile; (8) Calibrate CCX-O, 7 x 10 x 35mm 15 degrees, Part #325-07103515, nonsterile; (9) Calibrate CCX-O, 9 x 10 x 25mm 5 degrees, Part #325-09102505, nonsterile; (10) Calibrate CCX-O, 9 x 10 x 25mm 10 degrees, Part #325-09102510, nonsterile; (11) Calibrate CCX-O, 9 x 10 x 30mm 5 degrees, Part #325-09103005, nonsterile; (12) Calibrate CCX-O, 9 x 10 x 30mm 10 degrees, Part #325-09103010, nonsterile; (13) Calibrate CCX-O, 11 x 10 x 30mm 10 degrees, Part #325-11103010, nonsterile; (14) Calibrate CCX-S, 7 x 10 x 22mm 5 degrees, Part #326-07102205,...
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, and UT.
How much
1,127 loose implants; 10/24-implant kits; and 4/36-implant kits (1,511 total implants)

IdentiTi ALIF Standalone Interbody System: Part Number/Description 132-10-85-250 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bo

Z-1182-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-03-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to reports of intraoperative graft bolt implantation breakages.
Product
IdentiTi ALIF Standalone Interbody System: Part Number/Description 132-10-85-250 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 08.5 x 25 mm 132-10-85-300 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 08.5 x 30 mm 132-10-85-350 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 08.5 x 35 mm 132-10-90-250 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 09 x 25 mm 132-10-90-300 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 09 x 30 mm 132-10-90-350 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 09 x 35 mm 232-10-85-250 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 08.5 x 25 mm 232-10-85-300 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 08.5 x 30 mm 232-10-85-350 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Graft Bolt, 08.5 x 35 mm 232-11-90-250 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Cannulated Graft Bolt, 09 x 25 mm 232-11-90-300 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Cannulated Graft Bolt, 09 x 30 mm 232-11-90-350 / IdentiTi ALIF SA Cannulated Graft Bolt, 09 x 35 mm The IdentiTi ALIF Standalone Interbody System is an integrated intervertebral body fusion device for use in anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) procedures.
Where it went
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA and WI. The country of New Zealand.
How much
12,777 devices

LIF AMP, Adjustable Awl, REF 117-165, Part of the AMP System. Used with Spine Lateral Interbody Systems, Ident

Z-2475-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-09-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
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.
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,
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CT, IN, TX, LA, OH, AL, NH, MA, NC, AZ, MD, NJ, IL, CA, UT, MI.
How much
29

Disc Preparation instruments contained in the following products: CI-11050-08102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial

Z-0196-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-11-16  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to manufacturing instruments which included additional features and adequate consideration was not given to the need for a new Regulatory filing.
Product
Disc Preparation instruments contained in the following products: CI-11050-08102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 11A X 8P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510810 CI-11050-09102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 12A X 9P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510827 CI-11050-10102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 13A X 10P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510834 CI-11050-11102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 14A X 11P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510841 CI-11050-12102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 15A X 12P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510858 CI-11051-10-07 Longer Rotating Disc Shaver, Parallel, 7mm TC11051 00840180511084 CI-11051-20-13 Longer Rotating Disc Shaver, Parallel, 13mm TC11051 00840180511145 CI-11051-20-15 Longer Rotating Disc Shaver, Parallel, 15mm TC11051 00840180511169 CI-11051-20-09 Longer Rotating Disc Shaver, Parallel, 9mm TC11051 00840180511107 CI-11051-20-08 Longer Rotating Disc Shaver, Parallel, 8mm TC11051 00840180511091 CI-11051-20-11 Longer Rotating Disc Shaver, Parallel, 11mm TC11051 00840180511121 CI-11051-10-06 Longer Rotating Disc Shaver, Parallel, 6mm TC11051 00840180511077 ...
Where it went
U.S.: CA O.U.S.: N/A
How much
42 devices

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0354 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 54 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1818-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0354 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 54 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268583
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
7 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0248 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 48 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1814-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0248 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 48 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268521
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
3 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0352 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 52 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1817-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0352 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 52 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268576
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
4 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0122, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 22 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1805-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0122, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 22 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268484
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
8 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0120, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 20 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1803-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0120, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 20 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268460
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
10 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0474 Insignia, ACP, 4-Level, 74 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1825-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0474 Insignia, ACP, 4-Level, 74 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268699
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
5 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0236 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 36 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1809-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0236 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 36 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268385
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
18 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0124, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 24 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1806-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0124, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 24 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268743
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
8 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0362 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 62 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1822-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0362 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 62 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268620
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
7 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0118, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 18 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1801-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0118, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 18 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268446
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
7 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0240 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 40 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1811-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0240 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 40 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268408
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
26 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0364 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 64 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1823-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0364 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 64 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268637
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
1 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0350 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 50 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1816-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0350 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 50 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268569
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
N/A

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0121, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 21 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1804-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0121, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 21 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268477
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
7 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0234 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 34 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1808-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0234 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 34 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268378
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
6 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0360 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 60 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1821-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0360 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 60 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268613
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
1 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0250 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 50 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1815-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0250 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 50 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268538
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
1 unit

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0232 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 32 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1807-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0232 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 32 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268361
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
3 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0117, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 17 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1800-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0117, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 17 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268439
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
6 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0116, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 16 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1799-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0116, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 16 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268422
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
8 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0119, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 19 mm, Rx Only, Non-Steril

Z-1802-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0119, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 19 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268453
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
13 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0244 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 44 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1813-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0244 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 44 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268507
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
3 units

Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0358 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 58 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Z-1820-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0358 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 58 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268606
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
How much
3 units

Showing the 30 most recent of 46. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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