Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 6, 2022
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 irri…
K2M, Inc. recalled Yukon Straight Rod 4.0 x120mm; Cat# 7601-540120. Used to provide immobilization and st… - a moderate-severity action.
Yukon Straight Rod 4.0 x120mm; Cat# 7601-540120. Used to provide immobilization and st… was recalled by K2M, Inc. in July 6, 2022. Reason: Some of the rods in this lot were observed to have discoloration, later confirmed to be indication of trace a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1307-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
K2M, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Some of the rods in this lot were observed to have discoloration, later confirmed to be indication of trace a….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1307-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1307-2022) was formally reported on July 6, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 13, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. K2M, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Leesburg, VA. Federal records list the affected scope as 53 devices (19 US; 34 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: 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… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic distribution to FL GA NE NV NY OH OK SC Foreign distribution to Canada, EU, and Hong Kong.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
53 devices (19 US; 34 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Yukon Straight Rod 4.0 x120mm; Cat# 7601-540120. Used to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1307-2022 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2022 |
| Date initiated | June 13, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | K2M, Inc. |
| Firm location | Leesburg, VA |
| Affected scope | 53 devices (19 US; 34 OUS) |
| Distribution | Domestic distribution to FL GA NE NV NY OH OK SC Foreign distribution to Canada, EU, and Hong Kong. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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