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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

K2M Special Connector Instruments (Special Connector, Special Adaptor, and Quick Adaptor) Product Usage: Special Connector Instruments include an additional feature on their shafts that enable surgeon users to combine them with non-K2M navigation systems as part of their standard surgical technique.

Reported: October 16, 2019 Initiated: December 2, 2016 #Z-0052-2020

Product Description

K2M Special Connector Instruments (Special Connector, Special Adaptor, and Quick Adaptor) Product Usage: Special Connector Instruments include an additional feature on their shafts that enable surgeon users to combine them with non-K2M navigation systems as part of their standard surgical technique.

Reason for Recall

Instruments were developed without adequate consideration given to the need for a new regulatory filing. This event was reported to FDA as part of Stryker's retrospective review of K2M product field actions; recall actions were completed in 2017.

Details

Recalling Firm
K2M, Inc
Units Affected
503
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL CA CO CT FL FL IL IN KS MA MI MN PA TN TX UT VA
Location
Leesburg, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
K2M Special Connector Instruments (Special Connector, Special Adaptor, and Quick Adaptor) Product Usage: Special Connector Instruments include an additional feature on their shafts that enable surgeon users to combine them with non-K2M navigation systems as part of their standard surgical technique.. Recalled by K2M, Inc. Units affected: 503.
Why was this product recalled?
Instruments were developed without adequate consideration given to the need for a new regulatory filing. This event was reported to FDA as part of Stryker's retrospective review of K2M product field actions; recall actions were completed in 2017.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 16, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0052-2020.