The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0270-2016·Announced 2015-11-18

Stryker Spine Recalls Radius Rod to Rod Connectors for Missing Clearance

Stryker Spine is recalling 42 units of Radius Rod to Rod Connectors because the device lacks the required FDA 510(k) clearance.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is due to a documentation and regulatory compliance issue (missing 510(k) clearance) rather than a physical defect or reported injury, fitting the criteria for a Low severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Spine is recalling 42 units of the Radius Rod to Rod Connector 5.5 to 3.5 mm (Catalog #486614530). The device is intended to provide additional support during fusion using autograft or allograft in skeletally mature patients.

The recall was initiated because the device does not have an associated 510(k) submission and subsequent clearance, which is required for Class II medical devices. The recall covers all lots of the product.

The affected units were distributed nationwide, including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI. Healthcare providers and patients should contact Stryker Spine for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker Radius 5.5 to 3.5 Rod to Red Connector, REF 48664530. Intended to provide additional support during fusion using autograft or allograft in skeletally mature patients.
Manufacturer
Stryker Spine
Affected units
42

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Catalog #486614530
  • All Lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 31 states specifically: