CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 5 Aug 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker
Stryker is recalling Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Jul 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2827-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99246
- Recalling firm
- Stryker, Selzach, N/A
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 1 Jul 2026
- FDA classified
- 29 Jul 2026
- Reported
- 5 Aug 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 1 Jul 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 30mm. Catalog Number: 50796030.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.
Nationwide AlabamaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisKansasLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMontanaNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew HampshireNew Jersey
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
Which lots are affected?
Catalog Number: 50796030. GTIN: 04546540389893. All lot numbers.
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
6 other products · FDA event 99246This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker | Stryker | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker | Stryker | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker | Stryker | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker | Stryker | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker | Stryker | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker | Stryker | Sterility | Nationwide |
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