Stryker Gmbh: Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 X 120mm

Stryker is recalling the Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 120mm (catalog number 50796120), a surgical device distributed worldwide, because the carbon connecting rods may crack after being cleaned and sterilized. This is a Class II recall, meaning the device could cause serious health problems but is unlikely to cause death. The recall affects hospitals and medical facilities in the US, Canada, Australia, and numerous European and other countries.

Recalling firm
Stryker GmbH
Product
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 120mm. Catalog Number: 50796120.
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
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-07-01
Status
Ongoing
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e6a330a1-1e1a-4ef8-bbe9-fef10fb69012