MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALPHATEC SPINE, INC. INVICTUS SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	17140
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	06/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 tip of the driver broke off while inserting a screw.The tip remains in the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: h3.Yes.H6.Investigation findings: 3252.Investigation conclusions: 61.Device evaluation: visual inspection confirms the event.The distal hexalobe tip has sheared off of the driver.This failure is likely due to excessive/eccentric loading on the tip of the driver, likely seen from inserting or removing a screw.Review of device history records showed no manufacturing or processing related irregularities that would cause or contribute to this failure mode.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.

• Brand Name: INVICTUS SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• 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: 22525692
• Report Number: 2027467-2025-00174
• Device Sequence Number: 15598087
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190376195902
• UDI-Public: (01)00190376195902(10)EM48205
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153603
• 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): 07/16/2025

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: 17140
• Device Catalogue Number: 17140
• Device Lot Number: EM48205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2022
• 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 Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Male