Stryker Gmbh: Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component

Stryker GmbH is recalling the Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm (Catalog Number: 50796040), a surgical fixation device used worldwide, because the carbon connecting rods may crack after being cleaned and sterilized. The recall affects devices distributed across the United States and multiple countries including Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe. This is a Class II recall, indicating a moderate health risk.

Recalling firm
Stryker GmbH
Product
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm. Catalog Number: 50796040.
Reason
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
Classification
Class II
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-07-01
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
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,...

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

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