Hoffmann3 Pin Chucks Coating Defect Type II Recall Affects Five Lots
Summary
Stryker GmbH has issued a Type II Health Canada recall for Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm (model 49229050) due to inhomogeneous coating with out-of-specification coating thickness and colour, discovered via product complaint. Five lots are affected: AR4000, AN4261, AU0794, AP3761, and 1544AB. Healthcare providers and facilities that hold these devices should contact the manufacturer directly for further information and guidance.
“Stryker confirmed that certain lots of Hoffman 3 Universal Pin Chucks contained inhomogeneous coating with out-of-specification coating thickness and color.”
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What changed
Health Canada has classified a Type II recall for Stryker GmbH's Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm (model 49229050) after the firm confirmed that certain lots contained inhomogeneous coating with out-of-specification coating thickness and colour — a nonconformance identified through product complaints. Five lots are named in the recall: AR4000, AN4261, AU0794, AP3761, and 1544AB. The recall applies to all healthcare facilities and providers that have received or hold these products. Affected parties should contact Stryker directly for further information, as no specific disposal or return instructions are provided in the recall notice beyond manufacturer outreach.
This recall creates a product safety obligation for healthcare providers to identify and segregate the affected lots in their inventory. Although no stop-use or mandatory return instruction is stated, facilities should proactively confirm whether affected lots are in use or in stock and follow Stryker's guidance to mitigate risks associated with out-of-specification coating on pin chuck devices used in orthopaedic procedures.
What to do next
- Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
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Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm
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2026-04-23
Summary
Product Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm Issue Medical devices - Performance What to do Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Audience Healthcare
Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm | AR4000 | 49229050 |
| Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm | AN4261 | 49229050 |
| Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm | AU0794 | 49229050 |
| Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm | AP3761 | 49229050 |
| Chuck For Pins Hoffmann3 Universal For Ø4/5/6mm | 1544AB | 49229050 |
Issue
Stryker confirmed that certain lots of Hoffman 3 Universal Pin Chucks contained inhomogeneous coating with out-of-specification coating thickness and color. This nonconformance was discovered via product complaint.
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Details
Original published date:
2026-04-23
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Medical devices - Orthopaedics Companies Stryker Gmbh
Bohnackerweg 1, Selzach, Solothurn, Switzerland, 2545
Published by Health Canada Audience Healthcare Recall class Type II Recall date
2026-04-13
Identification number RA-81916
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