Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Stryker Reliance AL Implant Blocker (Various sizes) The SLIDE Implant Recalled by Stryker Spine Due to Stryker Spine has received six reports regarding the...

Date: March 21, 2011
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

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.

Quantity: 109 Lots

Why Was This Recalled?

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

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