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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2029-2020·Announced 2020-05-27

K2M Recalls Aleutian Lordotic Spreader Due to Tip Breakage Risk

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

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect (tip breakage) in a surgical implant, which poses a significant risk of injury during a procedure.

Plain-English summary

K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader, a stainless steel, non-sterile medical device used to simulate cage height and expand spine disc space. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the device, constructed from two welded pieces, has been associated with the spreader tip breaking off during the procedure.

The affected product is identified by Catalog # 5203-90177, UDI # 10888857108905, and Lot # FKXV. The device is distributed worldwide, including in the United States and Europe. The source text does not specify the total number of units affected or report any specific patient injuries or illnesses.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected spreader immediately. Users should contact K2M, Inc. for instructions on returning the device or obtaining a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90177, UDI # 10888857108905, Size 28x4mm, 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
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic / Spinal
Hazard

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 # FKXV

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.

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