MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALPHATEC SPINE, INC. INVICTUS; TAP, BONE

Model Number	17109-055
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Visual inspection confirms the instrument has one broken distal tip.Taps may be used during pedicle preparation to facilitate screw insertion.The cannulation of the tap (through hole) is slid over the guidewire after the site has been dilated to the appropriate diameter.The bone is then tapped to the desired depth.The cause of the broken distal tip is most likely due to high torsional and bending loads.Review of device history records indicates no manufacturing or processing related irregularities.Warnings/cautions/precautions: risks identified with the use of these devices, which may require additional surgery, include device component failure, loss of fixation/stabilization, non-union, vertebral fracture, neurological injury, vascular or visceral injury.Possible adverse effects: initial or delayed loosening, disassembly, bending, dislocation, and/or breakage of device components.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the distal tip of the tap sheared off.

• Brand Name: INVICTUS
• Common Device Name: TAP, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALPHATEC SPINE, INC.; 1950 camino vida roble; carlsbad CA 92008
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALPHATEC SPINE, INC.; 1950 camino vida roble; carlsbad CA 92008
• Manufacturer Contact: wesley channell ; 1950 camino vida roble; carlsbad, CA 92008 ; 9014283693
• MDR Report Key: 19766155
• Report Number: 2027467-2024-00077
• Device Sequence Number: 15605466
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190376192079
• UDI-Public: (01)00190376192079(10)NG121639
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 17109-055
• Device Catalogue Number: 17109-055
• Device Lot Number: NG121639
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/29/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Female