FDA Device recall Z-2176-2012
Stryker Reliance AL Implant Blocker (Various sizes) The SLIDE Implant Blocker is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-08-15
On 2012-08-15 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Stryker Reliance AL Implant Blocker (Various sizes) The SLIDE Implant Blocker is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use by Stryker Spine, citing stryker Spine has received six reports regarding the breakage of one or more prongs at the extremity of the instrument.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2176-2012 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2011-03-21 |
| Published | 2012-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Stryker Spine |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Catalog Number: 48361223, 48361224, 48361225, 48361226, 48361227, 48361228 Lot Code: 084505, 084506, 084507, 084508, 084509, 084510 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2176-2012%22
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