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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2176-2012

Stryker Reliance AL Implant Blocker (Various sizes) The SLIDE Implant Blocker is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use. It allows the surgeon to distract the disc space in the lumbar region of the spine using an anterior or anterolateral approach while also allowing them to insert the implant into final position.

Published August 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 21, 2011

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Stryker Spine has received six reports regarding the breakage of one or more prongs at the extremity of the instrument.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Stryker Spine
Distributor
Nationwide Distribution including NC, AR, TN, MA, IL, GA, NY, LA, MN, MO, OH, KS, NM, TX, KS,and IN.
Lot
Catalog Number: 48361223, 48361224, 48361225, 48361226, 48361227, 48361228 Lot Code: 084505, 084506, 084507, 084508, 084509, 084510
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States