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Invictus 17111Recalls & reported problems

Alphatec Spine, Inc. · MIS Reduction Polyaxial Screwdriver, Locking · Class 1

Adverse event reports
20
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 20 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190376192710), received between Oct 6, 2020 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 20 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (16 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 2 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 3 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break16
  • Material Separation8
  • Fracture2
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
  • Separation Problem1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions19
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 20 most recent of 20 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Break; Material Separation

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50891994 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Break; Material Separation

    It was reported that the tip of the driver broke off during a case. The tip was retrieved.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50759572 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Break; Material Separation

    It was reported that the tip of the driver broke off during a case. The tip was retrieved.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50758627 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Break; Material Separation

    It was reported that the tip of the driver broke off during a case. The tip was retrieved.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50008555 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVER IS BROKEN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25280627 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVER IS BROKEN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25280578 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Break; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF WHEN INSERTING A SCREW INTO DENSE BONE. THE TIP WAS RETRIEVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24590602 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF DURING A CASE. THE TIP WAS RETRIEVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23929486 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 11, 2025Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVER WAS NOT FULLY ENGAGED WITH THE SCREW TULIP HEAD AND WAS USED AS A STAB AND GRAB DRIVER WHEN THE TIP BROKE OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22187844 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER HAS BROKEN OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22039622 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF INTO A SCREW DURING A CASE. THE SCREW WITH THE DRIVER TIP WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21378767 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER IS BROKEN OFF AND WAS NOTICED AFTER STERILE PROCESSING. NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19767306 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE IN A SCREW WHEN REMOVING THE SCREW FOR BETTER VISIBILITY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT SYMPTOMS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19322858 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF. THERE IS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19183695 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 8, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP BROKE OFF OF THE DRIVER. THE TIP WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT SYMPTOMS OR COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19067699 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 28, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THE TIP OF THE DRIVER SHEARED OFF. IT WAS RETRIEVED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT SYMPTOMS OR COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18999284 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 16, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THE DISTAL TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER SHEARED OFF DURING SURGERY. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED AND DISCARDED AT THE HOSPITAL.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17559440 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A SCREW, THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF AND THE TOWER OF THE SCREW POPPED. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14382293 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 16, 2021Use of Device Problem; Separation Problem

    THE TIP OF THE MIS REDUCTION POLYAXIAL SCREWDRIVER SHEARED OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO IMPLANT A PEDICLE SCREW. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11682723 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 6, 2020Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

    THE SURGEON BROKE THE TIP OFF AN MIS REDUCTION SCREWDRIVER DURING SCREW INSERTION.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 10638791 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.