Recall Z-2828-2026
Stryker GmbH · initiated July 1, 2026
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm. Catalog Number: 50796040.
Codes / lots: Catalog Number: 50796040. GTIN: 04546540389909. All lot numbers.
Reason for recall
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
FDA-determined cause: Device Design
Action taken
Firm began notifying consignees on July 1, 2026. Customers were instructed to immediately check their internal inventory to locate affected product. Customers were informed that until further notice, the subject devices are limited to single use only. Following first use, discard the devices in accordance with the facility's established procedures. Users should conduct visual inspection of product prior to each use. If cracking is found to be present, the customer should quarantine non-confirming parts and report the issue to Stryker's Trauma & Extremities division. Rods with cracks should be returned as part of the complaint process.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2828-2026
- Initiated
- July 1, 2026
- Posted by FDA
- July 29, 2026
- Product code
- KTT – Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component
- Quantity
- 6,244 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…
- Recalling firm
- Stryker GmbH, Selzach
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2827-2026 Class II | Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 30mm. Catalog Number: 50796030.Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization. | 07/01/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2829-2026 Class II | Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 50mm. Catalog Number: 50796050.Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization. | 07/01/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2830-2026 Class II | Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 60mm. Catalog Number: 50796060.Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization. | 07/01/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2831-2026 Class II | Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 90mm. Catalog Number: 50796090.Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization. | 07/01/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2832-2026 Class II | Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 120mm. Catalog Number: 50796120.Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization. | 07/01/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2833-2026 Class II | Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 150mm. Catalog Number: 50796150.Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization. | 07/01/2026Open, Classified |