Stry: Hoffman LRF Wire Tensioner Recall - Loose Adjustment Ring Risk
Stryker recalls Hoffman LRF Wire Tensioner REF 4933-9-100 due to potential wire tension misalignment from a loose adjustment ring. Affected units include Lot #J43995 with UDI-DI 07613252611035.
Lower-risk recall
The adjustment ring on the device may become loose resulting in the wire tension not being able to be set correctly.
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What happened, in plain English
Stryker is recalling a specific wire tensioner component for the Hoffmann LRF System because its adjustment ring might become loose, causing incorrect wire tension settings. This could lead to improper function of the system, though serious injury risks are not described in the recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/55144-stry-hoffman-lrf-wire-tensioner-recall-loose-adjustment-ring-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/55144-stry-hoffman-lrf-wire-tensioner-recall-loose-adjustment-ring-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2219-2024
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“Stry: Hoffman LRF Wire Tensioner Recall - Loose Adjustment Ring Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55144-stry-hoffman-lrf-wire-tensioner-recall-loose-adjustment-ring-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2219-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2219-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The adjustment ring on the wire tensioner can become loose over time, which may cause the wire tension to be set incorrectly. This could result in the system not functioning as intended, but the recall does not mention risks of injury or damage to the user.
Who’s affected
Users of the Hoffmann LRF System who purchased the Stryker Hoffman LRF Wire Tensioner REF 4933-9-100 with Lot #J43995 or UDI-DI 07613252611035 are affected. The risk is lowest for those using the system correctly without high tension demands.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number REF 4933-9-100 on the product. Affected units have Lot #J43995 and UDI-DI 07613252611035.
- Brand
Stryker- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the model number REF 4933-9-100 and lot number J43995 on the product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 13 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KY, MA, MI, NE, NJ, OH, OR, and TX. The countries of Germany, Japan, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 55 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2219-2024 (May 9, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2219-2024 to see it in context.
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