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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 21, 2021

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 inserte…

Recall #
Z-1410-2021
Affected scope
1 unit
Initiated
March 16, 2021
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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….

Moderate
severity level
1 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 21, 2021
reported

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.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stability to the anterior column (cervical spine) Catalog number: 3608-90033

Reason for recall

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
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.

Scale of Impact

1 unit units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stability to the anterior column (cervical spine) Catalog number: 3608-90033. Recalled by K2M, Inc. Units affected: 1 unit.
Why was this product recalled?
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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 21, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1410-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: PA.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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