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	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the driver broke off when inserting a screw into a patient.The tip was retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The driver has not returned for evaluation.Photographs were not provided.A review of the device history records could not be performed as the identifying lot number was not provided.Based on the information provided, the root cause could not be determined.Alphatec spine is submitting this report to comply with the fda regulations 21 cfr 803.Alphatec spine has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as available.Any field that is left blank was not known at the time of this submission.If additional information is provided, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: d9.Yes, returned to manufacturer on 10/08/2025.D4.Primary udi #: (b)(4).H3.Yes.H6.Type of investigation: 10, 3331.Investigation findings: 3252.Investigation conclusions: 61.Additional information: d4.Lot #: 8644804.H4.11/13/2020.Device evaluation: visual inspection confirms that the distal t25 hexalobe tip has sheared off of the driver.The failure of the tip is consistent with 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 contirbute 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: 23311312
• Report Number: 2027467-2025-00233
• Device Sequence Number: 12212738
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190376195902
• UDI-Public: (01)00190376195902
• 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): 10/16/2025

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: 17140
• Device Catalogue Number: 17140
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown