Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Aviator Drill Bit (10 mm Recalled by Stryker Spine Due to Aviator drill bits are 10 mm longer than...

Date: July 5, 2012
Company: Stryker Spine
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Stryker Spine directly.

Affected Products

Aviator Drill Bit (10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS Z.1 Marticot -33610- Cestas France +33 (0) 5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Ct., Allendale NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-750-8000 Drill bits are reusable instruments, sterilized prior to use, used in conjunction with an Aviator Drill Guide to provide a pathway for screw insertion. The aviator Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System is intended for use as an aid in cervical spinal fusion and is intended for unilateral fixation.

Quantity: 6154 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Aviator drill bits are 10 mm longer than the Reflex Hybrid drill bits and are not interchangeable which could lead to over-drilling by as much as 10 mm.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Spine

Stryker Spine has 29 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report