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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Everest MI XT Tab Removal Tool (i.e. All-In-One Tab Removal Tool)-used to break the tab off the Everest XT screw by rocking the instrument back and forth until the entire tab is fully detached from the screw head. Catalog number: 5101-90195

Reported: December 16, 2020 Initiated: November 4, 2020 #Z-0542-2021

Product Description

Everest MI XT Tab Removal Tool (i.e. All-In-One Tab Removal Tool)-used to break the tab off the Everest XT screw by rocking the instrument back and forth until the entire tab is fully detached from the screw head. Catalog number: 5101-90195

Reason for Recall

All-in-One Tab Removal Tool may cause cracking and/or separating at the threaded interface between tool s metal shaft component and handle, resulting in leakage of Loctite from handle cracks

Details

Recalling Firm
K2M, Inc
Units Affected
197 units
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Netherlands, Spain, UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway and Sweden
Location
Leesburg, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Everest MI XT Tab Removal Tool (i.e. All-In-One Tab Removal Tool)-used to break the tab off the Everest XT screw by rocking the instrument back and forth until the entire tab is fully detached from the screw head. Catalog number: 5101-90195. Recalled by K2M, Inc. Units affected: 197 units.
Why was this product recalled?
All-in-One Tab Removal Tool may cause cracking and/or separating at the threaded interface between tool s metal shaft component and handle, resulting in leakage of Loctite from handle cracks
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 16, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0542-2021.