# FDA recall Z-2829-2026

> **Stryker GmbH** · Class II · device recall initiated 2026-07-01.

## Product

Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 50mm. Catalog Number: 50796050.

## Reason for recall

Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.

## 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.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2829-2026
- **Recalling firm:** Stryker GmbH
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2026-07-01
- **Report date:** 2026-08-05

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Selzach, N/A, Switzerland

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2829-2026

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2829-2026. Retrieved 2026-08-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2829-2026. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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