Invictus 16021Recalls & reported problems
Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Cross Connector Inserter · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190376284637), received between May 13, 2021 and Mar 5, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Fracture1
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
Patient problems
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- Insufficient Information1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE INSERTER SHEARED OFF. NO PIECES WERE LEFT IN THE PATIENT. THERE IS NOT REPORT OF PATIENT SYMPTOMS OR COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18842320 ↗MalfunctionJul 23, 2021Fracture
THE END OF A UNIVERSAL CROSS CONNECTOR INSERTER FRACTURED WHILE TRYING TO LOOSEN A SET SCREW ON A CROSSLINK.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12222177 ↗InjuryMay 13, 2021Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
THE TORQUE HANDLE DID NOT UNLOCK THE CROSS CONNECTOR SO THE INSERTER WAS USED BUT IT BROKE INSIDE THE CROSS CONNECTOR. NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT BUT A PIECE OF THE INSERTER DRIVER WAS RETAINED IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
MAUDE report 11822134 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.