MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALPHATEC SPINE, INC. ARSENAL; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	87011
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the threads of the driver have broken off of the instrument.There was no report of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The driver was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection confirms that the distal tip has sheared off.The threads are not broken off of the instrument but are damaged.The root cause is likely that the instrument is not completely disengaged/unthreaded from the mating screw upon removal, and excessive force is placed on the male threads.Review of device history records showed no manufacturing or processing related irregularities.Labeling review: warnings: 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.

• Brand Name: ARSENAL
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 20036100
• Report Number: 2027467-2024-00074
• Device Sequence Number: 19582748
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844856069565
• UDI-Public: (01)00844856069565(10)MC4070501CR
• 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): 08/21/2024

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: 87011
• Device Catalogue Number: 87011
• Device Lot Number: MC4070501CR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/24/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2015
• 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 Sex: Unknown