Stryker recalls specific connecting rod micros due to potential cracking after cleaning and sterilization. Affected items have catalog number 50796050 and GTIN 04546540389916. No remedy is stated 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 50mm parts because they might crack after cleaning and sterilization. This could lead to equipment failure during medical procedures. The recall affects all units with the specified catalog number and GTIN.
The connecting rods may crack after cleaning and sterilization, which could cause equipment failure during medical procedures. This poses a risk of improper surgical tool function or potential injury to patients.
Healthcare professionals using these surgical components are most at risk. The recall applies to all units with the catalog number 50796050 and GTIN 04546540389916.
Check for the catalog number 50796050 or GTIN 04546540389916 on the product packaging. All lot numbers are affected by this recall.
Look for the catalog number 50796050 or GTIN 04546540389916 on the product packaging.
The recall notice does not state any remedy for this issue.
Check for the catalog number 50796050 or GTIN 04546540389916 on the product packaging.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so there is no immediate action required beyond checking 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-2829-2026 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2829-2026 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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