Stryker Spine Stryker Thor Anterior Plating System; Non Sterile Thor Standard Long Screw 6.0 x 40MM, spinal implant component Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker Thor Anterior Plating System; Non Sterile Thor Standard Long Screw 6.0 x 40MM, spinal implant component
Brand
Stryker Spine
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number 48036040, all lot numbers
Products Sold
Catalog number 48036040, all lot numbers
Stryker Spine is recalling Stryker Thor Anterior Plating System; Non Sterile Thor Standard Long Screw 6.0 x 40MM, spinal impla due to Surgeons may apply an accidental axial torque to and/or over-angulate the All-In One Guide while implanting the screw. This may cause the screw not to. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Surgeons may apply an accidental axial torque to and/or over-angulate the All-In One Guide while implanting the screw. This may cause the screw not to seat properly in the locking ring and may cause the Thor screwdrivers to twist or break at the tip.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall notification letters were sent to all Stryker branches, Hospital Risk Management and Surgeons on October 19, 2009 by Federal Express. Questions are to be directed to Tiffani Rogers, Regulatory Compliance Manager at 201-760-8206.
Verify this information on the official source
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