VALOR 4151150035Recalls & reported problems
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. · Class 2
All models of VALOR (25)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840420115805), received between Sep 17, 2024 and Sep 17, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.
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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
Patient problems
- Implant Pain2
- Unspecified Infection2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 17, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S ROD BROKE, ULTIMATELY LEADING TO THE LOSS OF HIS LEG. HE HAD AN ANKLE BREAKAGE THAT REQUIRED A ROD IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2023. AFTER A FALL ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN, AND X-RAYS IN FEBRUARY CONFIRMED THE ROD WAS BROKEN. THE ROD WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2024, AND AN AMPUTATION BELOW THE KNEE FOLLOWED ON (B)(6) 2024. THE INFECTION CAUSING THE AMPUTATION WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNTIL THE SURGEON RETURNED TWO WEEKS POST-SURGERY.
Patient problems: Implant Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 20242228 ↗InjurySep 17, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S ROD BROKE, ULTIMATELY LEADING TO THE LOSS OF HIS LEG. HE HAD AN ANKLE BREAKAGE THAT REQUIRED A ROD IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2023. AFTER A FALL ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN, AND X-RAYS IN FEBRUARY CONFIRMED THE ROD WAS BROKEN. THE ROD WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2024, AND AN AMPUTATION BELOW THE KNEE FOLLOWED ON (B)(6) 2024. THE INFECTION CAUSING THE AMPUTATION WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNTIL THE SURGEON RETURNED TWO WEEKS POST-SURGERY.
Patient problems: Implant Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 20242178 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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