Stryker recalls specific connecting rod micros due to potential cracking after cleaning and sterilization. Affected items have catalog number 50796030 and GTIN 04546540389893. No remedy is listed in the recall notice.
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
Stryker is recalling certain Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 30mm parts because they might crack after cleaning and sterilization. This could lead to failure during use, especially in medical procedures where precision is critical.
The connecting rods may crack after cleaning and sterilization, which can happen during routine medical procedures. If the rod cracks while in use, it could cause injury or equipment failure during surgery.
Medical professionals who use these connecting rods in surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients using these parts during surgery could be affected if the rods crack.
Check for the catalog number 50796030 or GTIN 04546540389893 on the product. All lot numbers are affected, so any item with these identifiers should be considered recalled.
Look for the catalog number 50796030 or GTIN 04546540389893 on the product label.
The recall notice does not mention any remedy or fix for this issue.
Check for the catalog number 50796030 or GTIN 04546540389893 on the product label.
The recall notice does not specify a stop-use instruction, so there is no immediate action required beyond checking the product details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2827-2026 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2827-2026 from Stryker. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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