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

Model Number	87013
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the driver was being used to remove previously implanted hardware when the tip broke off into the set screw.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is currently being evaluated.A follow-up report with the results of the investigation will be submitted upon completion.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: h3.Yes.H6.Investigation findings: 3243.Investigation conclusions: 18, 61.Device evaluation: visual inspection confirms that the distal tip of the instrument is damaged.This failure is due to unintended use of the device.This driver is meant to insert or adjust screws.The driver in this complaint was used to remove hardware.Use in this manner can result in forces greater than those in which the instrument is designed for.Review of device history records showed no manufacturing or processing related irregularities that would cause or contribute to this event.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: michael hendrickson ; 1950 camino vida roble; carlsbad, CA 92008 ; 7603566777
• MDR Report Key: 21754429
• Report Number: 2027467-2025-00042
• Device Sequence Number: 13302526
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00844856069589
• UDI-Public: (01)00844856069589(10)7746206
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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): 04/02/2025

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: 87013
• Device Catalogue Number: 87013
• Device Lot Number: 7746206
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/05/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2016
• 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