Stryker Spine Stryker Mantis Rod Inserter Inner Shaft; Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas France. Distributed by Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401-1677. The MANTIS Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disk disease, spodylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker Mantis Rod Inserter Inner Shaft; Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas France. Distributed by Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401-1677. The MANTIS Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disk disease, spodylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion.
Brand
Stryker Spine
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog Number: 48284051, all lots. Mantis Rod inserter Shafts supplied separately, Catalog Number: 48284051.
Products Sold
Catalog Number: 48284051, all lots. Mantis Rod inserter Shafts supplied separately, Catalog Number: 48284051.
Stryker Spine is recalling Stryker Mantis Rod Inserter Inner Shaft; Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas Fran due to The Mantis Rod Inserter Shaft was found to have deformation of the stainless stell split sphere when subjected to high forces, prohibiting the user fr. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The Mantis Rod Inserter Shaft was found to have deformation of the stainless stell split sphere when subjected to high forces, prohibiting the user from being able to grip the rod implantation and the split sphere may separate and fall into the patient.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Stryker Spine issued an "Urgent Product Recall" notification dated April 29, 2009 via Federal Express to all Consignees. Users were instructed to quarantine all affected product and fax a copy of the Product Accountability Form to 201-760-8406. A Stryker sales representative will retrieve the quarantined product. For further information, contact Stryker Spine at 201-760-8206.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026