Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 21, 2021
Interference condition between the 10mm Drill Guide Inserter and the inner shaft that mates with the inserters. As a result, inner shafts do not mate flush with the collet inserte…
K2M, Inc recalled Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stabi… - a moderate-severity action.
Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stabi… was recalled by K2M, Inc in April 21, 2021. Reason: Interference condition between the 10mm Drill Guide Inserter and the inner shaft that mates with the inserter…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1410-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
K2M, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Interference condition between the 10mm Drill Guide Inserter and the inner shaft that mates with the inserter….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1410-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1410-2021) was formally reported on April 21, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 16, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. K2M, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Leesburg, VA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1 unit.
The documented reason for this recall is: Interference condition between the 10mm Drill Guide Inserter and the inner shaft that mates with the inserters. As a result, inner shafts do not mate flush with the collet inserters, and splaying of the collet. If impla… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: PA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1 unit
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stability to the anterior column (cervical spine) Catalog number: 3608-90033
Interference condition between the 10mm Drill Guide Inserter and the inner shaft that mates with the inserters. As a result, inner shafts do not mate flush with the collet inserters, and splaying of the collet. If implant falls into the spinal cord may cause a spinal cord injury or Incomplete seating of the inserter to the implant could result in misalignment of the screws with the inserter screw guide, potentially causing malposition of the screws into the adjacent vertebral bodies
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1410-2021 |
| Date reported | April 21, 2021 |
| Date initiated | March 16, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | K2M, Inc |
| Firm location | Leesburg, VA |
| Affected scope | 1 unit |
| Distribution | PA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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