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

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ALPHATEC SPINE, INC. INVICTUS SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM; SCREWDRIVER Back to Search Results
Model Number 17111
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is currently being evaluated.A follow-up report with the results of the investigation will be submitted upon completion.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the driver was not fully engaged with the screw tulip head and was used as a stab and grab driver when the tip broke off.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: h3.Yes h6.Investigation findings: 3252 investigation conclusions: 61.Device evaluation: visual inspection confirms that the distal tip of the driver has sheared off.This failure is likely due to the input torque exceeding the strength of the tip.Review of 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.
 
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Brand Name
INVICTUS 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 Key22187844
Report Number2027467-2025-00125
Device Sequence Number20986890
Product Code HXX
UDI-Device Identifier00190376192710
UDI-Public(01)00190376192710(10)CM40644
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 06/11/2025
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 Number17111
Device Catalogue Number17111
Device Lot NumberCM40644
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/19/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/16/2025
Supplement Date Received by ManufacturerNot provided
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/11/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/29/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured06/07/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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