FDAFDA recall Z-2827-2026 · Aug 5, 2026
Stryker GmbH: Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 30mm recall
Recall found
Product
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 30mm. Catalog Number: 50796030.
Reason for recall
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
What to do
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Recall details
- FDA classification
- Class II: use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious problems is remote.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Codes, lots and dates
- Catalog Number: 50796030. GTIN: 04546540389893. All lot numbers.
- Quantity
- 4,505 units
- Distribution
- 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.
- Recalling firm
- Stryker GmbH, Selzach, N/A
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall started
- 2026-07-01
Source: openFDA enforcement record Z-2827-2026 · search recall number Z-2827-2026 in FDA's Enforcement Report.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 22, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.