Arsenal 87771Recalls & reported problems
Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Polyaxial Screw Driver, NI · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190376002965), received between Feb 20, 2019 and Sep 17, 2020 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break4
- Device Damaged by Another Device1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Material Deformation1
- Material Split, Cut or Torn1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 17, 2020Material Split, Cut or Torn
THE DISTAL TIP OF AN ARSENAL NAVIGATION DRIVER SHEARED OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSERTER A SCREW. THE DETACHED SECTION WAS REMOVED BUT WAS DISCARDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10546610 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2020Material Deformation
THE DISTAL TIP OF AN ARSENAL NAVIGATION DRIVER SHEARED OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSERTER A SCREW. THE DETACHED SECTION WAS REMOVED BUT WAS DISCARDED BY THE USER FACILITY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10516322 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2020Break
THE ARSENAL NAVIGATION DRIVER SHEARED OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSERTER A SCREW. THE DETACHED TIP BROKE OFF INSIDE THE SCREW BUT WAS RETRIEVED WITHOUT ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10310472 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2020Break
HEAD BROKE OFF DURING INSERTION OF A PELVIC SCREW.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10186420 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2019Break; Device Damaged by Another Device; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ARSENAL SCREW DRIVER DISENGAGED FROM POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW APPROXIMATELY 1/2 WAY THROUGH PLACEMENT OF SCREW, CAUSING DAMAGE AND SEPARATION OF INNER TULIP HEAD AND CONSEQUENTLY BREAKING T27 DRIVER HEAD OFF.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8412671 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2019Break
THE HEX TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER SHEARED OFF INTO THE HEAD OF A POLYAXIAL SCREW. THE FRACTURE OCCURRED ABOUT HALFWAY INTO INSERTION. THE DETACHED SECTION WAS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE USE OF ANOTHER DRIVER TO COMPLETELY SEAT THE SCREW. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8353964 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.