Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- July 1, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Stryker GmbH
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Stryker GmbH
- Model numbers
- Catalog Number: 50796060. GTIN: 04546540389923. All lot numbers.
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
July 1, 2026
Reported by FDA DEVICE
August 5, 2026
RecallRadar source check
August 12, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Stryker GmbH or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
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Full Description
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 60mm. Catalog Number: 50796060.. Reason: Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.. Classification: Class II. Quantity: 9,658 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.
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