FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-2176-2012 · Reported August 15, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2176-2012
Event ID
62415
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Stryker Spine
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
August 15, 2012
Initiation Date
March 21, 2011
Classification Date
August 9, 2012
Termination Date
March 21, 2013
Address
2 Pearl Ct, Allendale, NJ, 07401-1611, United States

Description

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.

Reason

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

Code Info

Catalog Number: 48361223, 48361224, 48361225, 48361226, 48361227, 48361228 Lot Code: 084505, 084506, 084507, 084508, 084509, 084510

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including NC, AR, TN, MA, IL, GA, NY, LA, MN, MO, OH, KS, NM, TX, KS,and IN.

Quantity

109 Lots