Recall Record

Carlsbad, CA, United States

Alphatec Spine, Inc. recalls

7 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 13 May 2026. 6 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls7
Ongoing (FDA)6
Terminated or completed1
Class I (FDA)0

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 May 2026
Reason
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.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of TX, MO, IN.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2793-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
2 January 2026
Reason
Due a design issue where the navigated array connection geometry is incorrect.
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, TN, TX, and VA.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1343-2026, Z-1342-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 December 2024
Reason
Complaints have been received regarding post-operative implant collapse.
Distribution
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.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1065-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
26 January 2024
Reason
Due to reports of intraoperative graft bolt implantation breakages.
Distribution
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.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1182-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 July 2023
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.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CT, IN, TX, LA, OH, AL, NH, MA, NC, AZ, MD, NJ, IL, CA, UT, MI.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2475-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
14 September 2022
Reason
Due to manufacturing instruments which included additional features and adequate consideration was not given to the need for a new Regulatory filing.
Distribution
U.S.: CA O.U.S.: N/A
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0196-2023

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
26 April 2021
Terminated
17 November 2022
Reason
There is a potential for the screw blocking mechanism on the anterior cervical plate system to disassociate intraoperatively/postoperatively or unlock postoperatively.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, CA, IL, OK, TX, CT, IN, NC, WA, HI, ID, MA, SC, NM, and NY.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1818-2021, Z-1814-2021, Z-1817-2021, Z-1805-2021, Z-1803-2021, Z-1825-2021, Z-1809-2021, Z-1806-2021, Z-1822-2021, Z-1801-2021, Z-1811-2021, Z-1823-2021 and 17 more

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.