MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Stryker GmbH CONNECTING ROD HOFFMANN II MICRO Ø 3 X 90MM; Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component

Catalog Number	50796090
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint could be confirmed, since the product was returned for evaluation and matches the alleged failure.The device inspection revealed the following: visual examination of the received products shows that all returned rods are cracked on both ends as reported.Inspection of the received information/evidence are done or will be done, in the proceedings of the nc.Based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a design related issue.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "carbon rods show visible cracks after sterilization/cleaning (reprocessing)'.

• Brand Name: CONNECTING ROD HOFFMANN II MICRO Ø 3 X 90MM
• Common Device Name: Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component
• Manufacturer (Section D): Stryker GmbH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer (Section G): Stryker GmbH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: dannielle stap ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; +1(201)831-5000
• MDR Report Key: 25322157
• Report Number: 0008031020-2026-00742
• Device Sequence Number: 5368352
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540389930
• UDI-Public: (01)04546540389930(11)220711(10)27567K
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033476
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/07/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 50796090
• Device Lot Number: 27567K
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/16/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/11/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: Z-2827-2026
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown