EVEREST Spinal System 5101-90219Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888857325975), received between Sep 9, 2020 and Mar 21, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (5 reports).

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 21, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT DURING A SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION CASE AN EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER AND AN EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCER JAMMED / BECAME STUCK TOGETHER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A 10 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16587162 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 2, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT DURING A SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION CASE, AN EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER JAMMED AND BECAME STUCK IN AN EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A 10 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16469095 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT DURING A SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION CASE TWO EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWERS JAMMED / GOT STUCK IN TWO EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCERS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A 15 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE SECOND OF TWO EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCERS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16437629 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT DURING A SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION CASE TWO EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWERS JAMMED / GOT STUCK IN TWO EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCERS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A 15 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE FIRST OF TWO EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCERS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16437622 ↗
• InjurySep 9, 2020Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INTRA-OPERATIVE ROD REDUCTION A SCREW BECAME STUCK IN AN EVEREST XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCER AND THE REDUCER KNOB JAMMED CAUSING THE PEDICLE AT L5 TO BREAK. THE SURGEON WAS THEN UNABLE TO PLACE A SCREW AT THE RIGHT L5 LEADING TO ONLY UNILATERAL POSTERIOR FIXATION BEING ACHIEVED. THIS SUBSEQUENTLY LED TO AN APPROXIMATE 2-3 HOUR SURGICAL DELAY. THIS RECORD REPRESENTS THE XT SUPPORT TOWER REDUCER.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Injury

  MAUDE report 10509838 ↗