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Illico 73711Recalls & reported problems

Alphatec Spine, Inc. · AWL · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00844856043961), received between May 3, 2018 and May 3, 2018 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment Of Device Component1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMay 3, 2018Break; Detachment Of Device Component

    THE DISTAL TIP OF AN ILLICO AWL BROKE OFF DURING THE MIS CASE. THE DETACHED SECTION REMAINS CAPTURED WITHIN THE PATIENTS L5 PEDICLE.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 7482962 ↗

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