The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2833-2026·Announced 2026-08-05

Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro May Crack After Cleaning and Sterilization

Stryker GmbH is recalling Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 150mm due to the potential for the rods to crack following cleaning and sterilization processes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The product is a medical device with a high-risk hazard (potential structural failure/cracking) where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Stryker GmbH is recalling Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 150mm (Catalog Number: 50796150) because the rods may crack after undergoing cleaning and sterilization.

This recall affects approximately 5,664 units distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and several other countries such as Canada, the UK, and Australia.

Users should be aware of the potential for cracking in these connecting rods following standard sterilization procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 150mm. Catalog Number: 50796150.
Manufacturer
Stryker GmbH
Hazard
  • structural-failure
  • cracking

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Catalog Number: 50796150. GTIN: 04546540389954. All lot numbers.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.