CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 5 Aug 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro recalled by Stryker

Stryker is recalling Stryker 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.

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Lot, batch or date codesCatalog Number: 50796030. GTIN: 04546540389893. All lot numbers.
Quantity recalled4,505 units

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

Timeline

1 Jul 2026Recall initiated by company
29 Jul 2026Classified by FDA+28 days
5 Aug 2026Published 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.

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Questions about this recall

Is Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 recalled?

Yes. Stryker recalled Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 on 1 Jul 2026. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-2827-2026.

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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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