Brainlab Kick 2 Recall: Incorrect Calibration Risk
Brainlab recalls Kick 2 navigation stations with incorrect calibration that may cause inaccurate measurements during surgery. Affected units have specific model and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
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What happened, in plain English
Brainlab is recalling certain Kick 2 navigation stations due to incorrect calibration. This could lead to inaccurate surgical measurements, potentially affecting patient safety during procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64697-brainlab-kick-2-recall-incorrect-calibration-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64697-brainlab-kick-2-recall-incorrect-calibration-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2793-2020
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“Brainlab Kick 2 Recall: Incorrect Calibration Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64697-brainlab-kick-2-recall-incorrect-calibration-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2793-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2793-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The navigation stations have incorrect calibration, which can cause inaccurate measurements during surgical procedures. This may lead to unintended surgical outcomes if the device provides incorrect positioning data.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams using the Brainlab Kick 2 navigation stations with specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices may be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers 18170 or 18070 on the device, and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The UDI (GTIN) for affected units is 04056481006655.
- Brand
Brainlab- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
USA: CA, TX, RI OUS: Armenia; Australia; Brazil; Bulgaria; Canada; Finland; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Israel; Italy; Japan; Mongolia; Morocco; Spain
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2792-2020 | BRAINLAB Curve; Model/catalogue (article) numbers for Curve: 19901; 19901B; 19900; 19905 UDI (GTIN) for Curve: 04056481138011; CURVE 1.1 DUAL NAVIGATION STATION, Serial Numbers: 3911619001-19901, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21527 1173019001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21173 1444519001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21183 1937319001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21325 2201419001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21324 2456219001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21382 3524219001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21414 5379420001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21830 5609520001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21892 6968320001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-20390 4593720001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21655 7850820001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera : P7-22083 6393920001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21895 3844314001-19901B, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21449 CURVE DUAL DISPLAY NAVIGATION STATION, Serial Numbers: 0824912001-19900, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21890 3894613001-19900, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-21780 4387415001-19900, S/N of affected NDI Camera:P7-07290 CURVE SINGLE DISPLAY NAVIGATION STATION, Serial Number: 5762713001-19905, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-10719 | 18 units |
| Z-2793-2020 | BRAINLAB Kick 2; Model/catalogue (article) numbers for Kick: 18170; 18070 UDI (GTIN) for Kick: 04056481006655; KICK 2 NAVIGATION STATION, Serial Numbers: 0164217001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-12520 2703119001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera:P7-20938 2933119001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera:P7-21378 6171619001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera:P7-18830 8745417001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera:P7-15162 9178819001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera:P7-16025 9607118001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera:P7-13227 5469918001-18170, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-14965 KICK NAVIGATION STATION, Serial Number: 1190017001-18070, S/N of affected NDI Camera: P7-06110 | 9 unit |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Look for model numbers 18170 or 18070 on the Brainlab Kick 2 navigation station.
Verify Serial Numbers
Confirm the serial numbers match those listed in the recall notice for affected units.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “USA: CA, TX, RI OUS: Armenia; Australia; Brazil; Bulgaria; Canada; Finland; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Israel; Italy; Japan; Mongolia; Morocco; Spain” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Rhode Island, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the model and serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to determine if your unit is affected.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2793-2020 (July 16, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2793-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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