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FDA Device recall Z-0052-2020

K2M Special Connector Instruments (Special Connector, Special Adaptor, and Quick Adaptor) Product Usage: Special Connector Instruments incl…

On 2019-10-16 the FDA classified a Class II recall of K2M Special Connector Instruments (Special Connector, Special Adaptor, and Quick Adaptor) Product Usage: Special Connector Instruments incl… by K2m, citing 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 o….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0052-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-12-02
Published2019-10-16
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyK2m
DistributionUS

Product

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

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.

Identifiers

code_infoAll product lots in distribution as of December 1, 2016, are in scope.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0052-2020%22

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