CLASS II Device recall · Reported 27 May 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Aleutian Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader recalled

K2M is recalling K2M, Aleutian Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Apr 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot # FKXW

Quantity recalledN/A

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2030-2020
FDA event ID: 85491
Recalling firm: K2M, Leesburg, VA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Apr 2020
FDA classified: 15 May 2020
Reported: 27 May 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Device type: Spinal Implants

Timeline

13 Apr 2020	Recall initiated by company
15 May 2020	Classified by FDA	+32 days
27 May 2020	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

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 was distributed

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.

Nationwide California Colorado Florida Kansas Maryland Michigan Missouri Montana New York Oregon Texas

Questions about this recall

Is Aleutian Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile recalled?

Yes. K2M recalled Aleutian Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile on 13 Apr 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2030-2020.

Why was it 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.

Which lots are affected?

Lot # FKXW

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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