RELIANCE LITeRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 3 models of RELIANCE LITe by Stryker Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 26 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 26, 2016 and May 15, 2026 — classified as 26 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (21 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported RELIANCE LITe problems

RELIANCE LITe models

3 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• RELIANCE LITe 48061000

  ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
  24 reports
• RELIANCE LITe 48060500

  INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, NON-POWERED
  1 report
• RELIANCE LITe 48060907

  ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
  1 report

Recent RELIANCE LITe adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Fracture

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE SECURING MECHANISM OF A RELIANCE LITE T-HANDLE QUICK CONNECT FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. IT IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN IF THE FRACTURED COMPONENT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25184911 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Fracture

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE ATTACHMENTS OF TWO RELIANCE LITE T- HANDLES FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE FRACTURED COMPONENT ENTERED THE PATIENT WOUND SITE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT CAPTURES THE SECOND OF TWO HANDLES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24434250 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Fracture

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE ATTACHMENTS OF TWO RELIANCE LITE T- HANDLES FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE FRACTURED COMPONENT ENTERED THE PATIENT WOUND SITE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT CAPTURES THE FIRST OF TWO HANDLES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24434247 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 9, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A FRAGMENT FROM A RELIANCE LITE T- HANDLE, QUICK CONNECT FRACTURED OFF INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE FRAGMENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23001492 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  NO NEW INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22031875 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 1, 2022Fracture; Mechanical Problem; Fracture; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO (2) RELIANCE LITE T- HANDLES WERE UNABLE TO BE USED INTRA-OPERATIVELY; THEY NO LONGER CONNECT TO THE SHAVERS. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, SURGICAL DELAY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED. THIS REPORT CAPTURES THE FIRST HANDLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15139512 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 1, 2022Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO RELIANCE LITE T- HANDLES WERE UNABLE TO BE USED INTRA-OPERATIVELY; THEY NO LONGER CONNECT TO THE SHAVERS. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, SURGICAL DELAY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED. THIS REPORT CAPTURES THE SECOND HANDLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15139479 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 27, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT A RELIANCE LITE T HANDLE BROKE INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15115980 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2022Fracture; Mechanical Jam; Fracture; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A RELIANCE T-HANDLE WAS JAMMING OUTSIDE THE OPERATING ROOM. THERE WAS NO ASSOCIATED PROCEDURE WITH THIS EVENT, THEREFORE, NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO ANY PATIENTS WERE SEEN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14566795 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A RELIANCE T-HANDLE IS HAVING TROUBLE RELEASING SHAFTS OUTSIDE THE OR. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13697286 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 6, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PADDLE DISTRACTOR BROKE WITHIN THE PATIENT'S DISC SPACE. HOWEVER, UPON FURTHER COMMUNICATION IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WAS ACTUALLY A CUSTOM SHAVER THAT BROKE. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT NO EXCESS TORQUE WAS APPLIED TO THE INSTRUMENT DURING USE. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT WERE REPORTED WITH A SURGICAL DELAY OF 2 MINUTES.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7667801 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 21, 2018Fracture; Break; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THE INNER SHAFT OF THE HANDLE BROKE WHILE DISTRACTING THE DISC SPACE. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7358009 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 29, 2018Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE QUICK RELEASE HANDLES BROKE DURING SURGERY. ALL THE BROKEN FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED. NO ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7224298 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 22, 2017Break; Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; WHILE USING THE SHAVERS IN THE DISC SPACE, THE INNER TABS ON BLUE T HANDLE BROKE ON BOTH T HANDLES IN THE RELIANCE LITE INSTRUMENTS SET.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7052228 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 22, 2017Break; Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; WHILE USING THE SHAVERS IN THE DISC SPACE, THE INNER TABS ON BLUE T HANDLE BROKE ON BOTH T HANDLES IN THE RELIANCE LITE INSTRUMENTS SET

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7052221 ↗

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