HOFFMANN 5079-6-060Recalls & reported problems
Stryker GmbH · Connecting Rod Micro · Class 2
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This Stryker Hoffmann II connecting rod, used to fix broken bones, is the subject of 31 adverse event reports filed between May and August 2026, with no prior reports in the previous 12 months. The reports all describe cracked rods, including one noting the rods were inspected and found cracked. No deaths or injuries were reported. One open recall, started in July 2026, covers the possibility that these carbon rods may crack after cleaning and sterilization.
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- Adverse event reports
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540389923), received between May 28, 2026 and Aug 26, 2026 — classified as 12 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (12 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K033476); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Jul 1, 2026Open, Classified
Potential cracking of the Hoffmann II Carbon Connecting Rods following cleaning and sterilization.
Z-2830-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Crack12
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions12
Recent adverse event reports
The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Crack
It was reported that, the Hoffman rods were inspected and they were cracked.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50456974 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418747 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418744 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418736 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418733 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418730 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418720 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418430 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50418429 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50408167 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50408162 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Crack
AS REPORTED: "DURING INSPECTIONS FOR PQH (B)(4) FURTHER CRACKS WERE NOTICED".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25317818 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K033476. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2833-2026 · Jul 1, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 150mm. Catalog Number: 50796150.
- Z-2828-2026 · Jul 1, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm. Catalog Number: 50796040.
- Z-2827-2026 · Jul 1, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 30mm. Catalog Number: 50796030.
- Z-2829-2026 · Jul 1, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 50mm. Catalog Number: 50796050.
- Z-2831-2026 · Jul 1, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 90mm. Catalog Number: 50796090.
- Z-2832-2026 · Jul 1, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 120mm. Catalog Number: 50796120.
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.