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Invictus 17092-01-01Recalls & reported problems

Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Head, Tabletop Rod Cutter · Class 1

All models of Invictus (96)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00190376367194), received between Oct 19, 2022 and Oct 19, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Headache1
  • Laceration(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 19, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    DURING A CASE, THE SURGEON AND PA WERE CUTTING A 5.5MM COCR ROD WITH A TABLETOP ROD CUTTER. WHILE CUTTING THE ROD, A LARGE PIECE OF THE HEAD OF THE ROD CUTTER SHEARED OFF AND STRUCK THE PA IN THE FACE ABOVE THE EYE. THE SHEARED OFF PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF, BROKE THROUGH HER PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR AND CAUSED A GASH, BLEEDING AND SWELLING ABOVE THE EYE. SHE HAD TO STOP WHAT SHE WAS DOING, COLLECT HERSELF, BREAK SCRUB AND STOP THE BLEEDING. IT WAS REPORTED SHE ALSO HAD A MINOR HEADACHE.

    Patient problems: Headache; Laceration(s)

    MAUDE report 15636418 ↗

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