K2M, Inc

K2M, Inc: 39 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for K2M, Inc. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

39Reports
0Class I
3Ongoing
2022-07-06Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II39

By year reported

YearReports
20194
202026
20216
20223
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Yukon Straight Rod 4.0 x120mm; Cat# 7601-540120. Used to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal

Z-1307-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-07-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Some of the rods in this lot were observed to have discoloration, later confirmed to be indication of trace amounts of inorganic phosphorous compound. This may produce a mild irritating or inflammatory response; adverse local tissue reactions may occur related to cytotoxicity with the nonconforming rod and surrounding tissue.
Product
Yukon Straight Rod 4.0 x120mm; Cat# 7601-540120. Used to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.
Where it went
Domestic distribution to FL GA NE NV NY OH OK SC Foreign distribution to Canada, EU, and Hong Kong.
How much
53 devices (19 US; 34 OUS)

Everest MI XT Inner Dilator, Catalog Number 5101-90167

Z-0705-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-03-09  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Stryker received two (2) complaints for units from specific lots of Inner and Outer Dilators not fitting together properly during a surgical procedure. Some dilators from these lots and from other lots were subsequently determined to be affected by a manufacturing nonconformance.
Product
Everest MI XT Inner Dilator, Catalog Number 5101-90167
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.
How much
686 Total Devices

Everest MI XT Outer Dilator, Catalog Number 5101-90168

Z-0706-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-03-09  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Stryker received two (2) complaints for units from specific lots of Inner and Outer Dilators not fitting together properly during a surgical procedure. Some dilators from these lots and from other lots were subsequently determined to be affected by a manufacturing nonconformance.
Product
Everest MI XT Outer Dilator, Catalog Number 5101-90168
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.
How much
686 Total Devices

Chesapeake Anterior Lumbar (AL) Removal Tool; Cat. no. 2008-90068

Z-0104-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-10-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Units may arrive with missing pins and/or in a state in disassembly. Pins dislodging from the instrument during a procedure may enter the surgical cavity, requiring intraoperative removal or revision surgery.
Product
Chesapeake Anterior Lumbar (AL) Removal Tool; Cat. no. 2008-90068
Where it went
Domestic distribution to CO, IL, LA, MA, MS, OK, PA, TN, and TX. Foreign distribution to Columbia, UK, Netherlands, and Canada.
How much
23

Cascadia AN Interbody Convex 10x28x14mm Catalog Number: 6101-2102814NC-G2 Lumbar implants are interverte

Z-1697-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Mislabeled product labeling references incorrect length or height, or length and height for specific Lots, Sizes 10x22x14mm, 10x28x14mm, 10x22x15mm
Product
Cascadia AN Interbody Convex 10x28x14mm Catalog Number: 6101-2102814NC-G2 Lumbar implants are intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when used as anadjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, MI, NJ, PA, UT and the countries of Italy, Netherlands.
How much
3 units

Cascadia AN Interbody Convex 10x22x15mm Catalog Number: 6101-2102215NC-G2 Lumbar implants are interverte

Z-1696-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Mislabeled product labeling references incorrect length or height, or length and height for specific Lots, Sizes 10x22x14mm, 10x28x14mm, 10x22x15mm
Product
Cascadia AN Interbody Convex 10x22x15mm Catalog Number: 6101-2102215NC-G2 Lumbar implants are intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when used as anadjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, MI, NJ, PA, UT and the countries of Italy, Netherlands.
How much
7 units

Cascadia AN Interbody Convex 10x22x14mm Catalog Number: 6101-2102214NC-G2 Lumbar implants are intervertebr

Z-1695-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Mislabeled product labeling references incorrect length or height, or length and height for specific Lots, Sizes 10x22x14mm, 10x28x14mm, 10x22x15mm
Product
Cascadia AN Interbody Convex 10x22x14mm Catalog Number: 6101-2102214NC-G2 Lumbar implants are intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when used as anadjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, MI, NJ, PA, UT and the countries of Italy, Netherlands.
How much
3 units

Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stability to the anterior

Z-1410-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-04-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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
Product
Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stability to the anterior column (cervical spine) Catalog number: 3608-90033
Where it went
PA
How much
1 unit

Yukon Polyaxial Screw Size 4.0x26mm (catalog number 7601-04026), component of YUKON Spinal System

Z-0931-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-02-03  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The Yukon polyaxial screw used in the Yukon Spinal System was incorrectly laser marked with size 5.0 mm (diameter) & 24 mm (length).
Product
Yukon Polyaxial Screw Size 4.0x26mm (catalog number 7601-04026), component of YUKON Spinal System
Where it went
Domestic: Nationwide Foreign: Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore
How much
248 units/1 each

Everest MI XT Tab Removal Tool (i.e. All-In-One Tab Removal Tool)-used to break the tab off the Everest XT scr

Z-0542-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-12-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
All-in-One Tab Removal Tool may cause cracking and/or separating at the threaded interface between tool s metal shaft component and handle, resulting in leakage of Loctite from handle cracks
Product
Everest MI XT Tab Removal Tool (i.e. All-In-One Tab Removal Tool)-used to break the tab off the Everest XT screw by rocking the instrument back and forth until the entire tab is fully detached from the screw head. Catalog number: 5101-90195
Where it went
Nationwide Foreign: Netherlands, Spain, UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway and Sweden
How much
197 units

Yukon OCT Spinal System Yukon Anti-Torque Alignment Tube - Product Usage: The Anti-Torque Alignment Tube (the

Z-0520-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-12-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Shafts do not pass through the inner cannula of the Anti-Torque Alignment Tube from Lot KTGG due to a manufacturing nonconformance. This could result in a delay of surgery or result in surgical intervention later on.
Product
Yukon OCT Spinal System Yukon Anti-Torque Alignment Tube - Product Usage: The Anti-Torque Alignment Tube (the Alignment Tube ) provides counter rotation to reduce the torque applied to the anatomy when the size 15 Torque limiting shaft (the shaft is used to tighten the Yukon Set Screw to the specified torque.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
4 devices

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2009-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90109, UDI # 10888857108226, Size 24x6mm, 6 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2014-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90123, UDI # 10888857108363, Size 24x6mm, 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2031-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90181, UDI # 10888857108943, Size 28x8mm, 18 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2021-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90151, UDI # 10888857108646, Size 28x6mm, 6 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2023-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90155, UDI # 10888857108684, Size 28x10mm, 6 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2015-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90125, UDI # 10888857108387, Size 24x8mm, 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2022-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90153, UDI # 10888857108660, Size 28x8mm, 6 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2029-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
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 implant size base on patient anatomy.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2020-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90149, UDI # 10888857108622, Size 28x4mm, 6 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2026-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90165, UDI # 10888857108783, Size 28x6mm, 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2008-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90107, UDI # 10888857108202, Size 24x4mm, 6 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
211

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2027-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90167, UDI # 10888857108806, Size 28x8mm, 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2016-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90127, UDI # 10888857108400, Size 24x10mm, 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2028-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2025-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90163, UDI # 10888857108769, Size 28x4mm, 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2017-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90135, UDI # 10888857108486, Size 24x4mm, 18 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2024-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90157, UDI # 10888857108707, Size 28x12mm, 6 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2013-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90121, UDI # 10888857108349, Size 24x4mm, 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog

Z-2030-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90179, UDI # 10888857108929, Size 28x6mm, 18 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.
Where it went
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.
How much
N/A

Showing the 30 most recent of 39. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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