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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 Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the driver broke off during a case.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, 01/12/2026.H3.Yes.H6.Type of investigaiton: 10, 3331.Investigation findings: 3252.Investigation conclusions: 61.Additional information: d4.Lot #: ti00031.D4 udi #: (01)00190376192710(10)ti00031.H4.07/15/2021.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 devicecomponent 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 Key23929486
Report Number2027467-2025-00259
Device Sequence Number8863067
Product Code HXX
UDI-Device Identifier00190376192710
UDI-Public(01)00190376192710
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateUT
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) 12/30/2025
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
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/15/2025
Supplement Date Received by ManufacturerNot provided
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/30/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/11/2026
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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