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

Model Number	17139-045-N
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
The tap reportedly broke at the threads when tapping into hard bone.The piece was retrieved from the patient.Percutaneous screw placement was not possible due to the patient's bone condition and therefore, the case was aborted.
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
H3.Yes, h6.Investigation findings: 3252.Investigation conclusions: 61.Device evaluation: visual inspection confirms the complaint.The tap is sheared through the small diameter portion of the shaft.The root cause is likely application of bending loads while tapping.A 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 affects: 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: 23358978
• Report Number: 2027467-2025-00236
• Device Sequence Number: 21048892
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190376319209
• UDI-Public: (01)00190376319209(10)MB9139230
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• 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): 10/22/2025

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: 17139-045-N
• Device Catalogue Number: 17139-045-N
• Device Lot Number: MB9139230
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/06/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/27/2022
• 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: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Female