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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2019-2020·Announced 2020-05-27

K2M Aleutian Lordotic Spreader Recalled for Tip Breakage Risk

K2M, Inc. is recalling Aleutian Lordotic Spreader systems because the welded tips may break off during spinal procedures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where the hazard is the tip breaking off during a procedure, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader, a medical device used to simulate the height of a cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal implant size. The specific product affected is the Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile version, Catalog # 5203-90139, UDI # 10888857108523, Size 24x8mm, 18, Lot # FKXH.

The recall was initiated because the spreader was manufactured as two pieces welded together, a design associated with the spreader tip breaking off during the procedure. This defect poses a risk of device failure while the instrument is in use.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in Europe. Specific US states mentioned in the distribution pattern include Colorado, Michigan, Texas, California, New York, Florida, Maryland, Oregon, Kansas, Montana, and Missouri. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected units and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90139, UDI # 10888857108523, Size 24x8mm, 18 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal impla
Manufacturer
K2M, Inc

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # FKXH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 12 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 24 recalled by K2M, Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 24 products in this recall →