Stryker Spine Stryker Trio Connector Hex Socket for Torque Wrench 3.5MM Not Sterile: Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401 The Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use, used with the Trio Torque Wrench to facilitate final tightening of Trio connectors and 3.5MM Hex Screw Assembly. This Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is used with the Trio implant system for posterior noncervical pedical and non pedical fixation o Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker Trio Connector Hex Socket for Torque Wrench 3.5MM Not Sterile: Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401 The Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use, used with the Trio Torque Wrench to facilitate final tightening of Trio connectors and 3.5MM Hex Screw Assembly. This Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is used with the Trio implant system for posterior noncervical pedical and non pedical fixation o
Brand
Stryker Spine
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number 48906075, all lots
Products Sold
Catalog number 48906075, all lots
Stryker Spine is recalling Stryker Trio Connector Hex Socket for Torque Wrench 3.5MM Not Sterile: Manufactured by: Stryker Spin due to The Trio 3.5MM Hex socket has been reported to break under high stresses.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The Trio 3.5MM Hex socket has been reported to break under high stresses.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Product Correction letters were sent on July 1, 2009 to all Branches/Agencies, Surgeons and Hospital Risk Management OR Supervisor by Federal Express. The letter indicates the potential hazards associated with the breakage and it reinforces the appropriate surgical technique in using the hex socket. Customers are requested to complete an acknowledgement form and return it via FAX to Aminah Crawford at 201.760.8370 within five (5) days of receipt of the notice. If you have questions, please contact 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