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

Model Number	17109-055
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	10/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected information: h3.Yes.H6.Investigation findings: 3243.Investigation conclusions: 61.Device evaluation: visual inspection confirms that there are two distal gashes that have sheared off from the tip of the tap.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 root cause is likely high torsional and bending loads placed upon the tap.Review of the device history records showed no manufacturing or processing related irregularities.Labeling review: 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 tip of the tap broke off into the patient's bone and remains there.No further complications were reported as a result of the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is currently being evaluated.A follow-up report with the results of the investigation will be submitted upon completion.

• 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: 20750470
• Report Number: 2027467-2024-00151
• Device Sequence Number: 11861975
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190376192079
• UDI-Public: (01)00190376192079(10)NG105913
• 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): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• 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: NG105913
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/18/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/11/2021
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown