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

Model Number	87134
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the driver broke off during a case.The tip was removed from the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Visual inspection confirms that the tip of the driver is fractured.Remnants of the distal tip of the hexalobe are deformed in a direction consistent with final tightening of a set screw.The piece that broke from the tip was not returned with the driver.This failure is likely due to improper loading before torque delivery through the driver tip.The driver is designed to be used in conjunction with the torque limiting t-handle which delivers the proper amount of torque to the set screws.Once the proper torque is achieved an audible click will be heard indicating the screws are properly seated and no additional torque can be delivered.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 SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
• 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: 21119006
• Report Number: 2027467-2024-00172
• Device Sequence Number: 20692199
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840967197906
• UDI-Public: (01)00840967197906(10)8373901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• 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): 01/09/2025

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: 87134
• Device Catalogue Number: 87134
• Device Lot Number: 8373901
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/18/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2019
• 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