FDA Recall Terminated

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90169, UDI # 10888857108820, Size 28x10mm, 12 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal implant size base on patient anatomy.

Recall: Z-2028-2020 · Initiated April 13, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2028-2020
Event Number
85491
FEI Number
3008599177
Product Code
HWJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 13, 2020
Posted
April 24, 2020
Terminated
November 15, 2021
Address
K2M Inc 600 Hope Pkwy SE, Leesburg, VA, 20175-4428

Description

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90169, UDI # 10888857108820, Size 28x10mm, 12 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal implant size base on patient anatomy.

Reason

The Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader was manufactured as two pieces welded together which has been associated with the spreader tip breaking off during the procedure.

Action

On April 13, 2020, a Product Recall Notification letter was sent to all affected customers (Distributors and Branches/Agencies). The firm instructed customers to review the notification and then, inform all sales representatives and operation teams within the Branch/Agency. Next, the customers were told to check their inventory to locate the product listed and complete the Business Reply Form, even if no affected products were identified. If product was found on hand, the customers were instructed to indicate the quantity of units on the form and to return the product to the firm.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Colorado, Michigan, Texas, California, New York, Florida, Maryland, Oregon, Kansas, Montana, Missouri and the country of Europe.