Stryker Spine: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2176-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product 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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 21, 2011

Date Posted: August 15, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2176-2012

Event ID: 62415

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 109 Lots

Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated