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