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Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm recall

Stryker GmbH recalled Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm on August 5, 2026 because of potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization. It was sold nationwide.

Why it was recalled

Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.

What's recalled

Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm. Catalog Number: 50796040.

Quantity: 6,244 units

What to do

Check whether you have the product (match the lot numbers, dates or codes in the official notice). Stop using it, and return it or throw it away as the notice says.

Read the official FDA notice

Details

Company
Stryker GmbH, Selzach, N/A
Date
Severity
Class II
the product could cause temporary or reversible health problems.
Where sold
Nationwide
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, Is…
Status
Ongoing
Recall number
Z-2828-2026
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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