DJO SURGICAL 498-32-052Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888912087599), received between Oct 12, 2016 and Jan 13, 2020 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (1 report).

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 13, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  REVISION SURGERY - PATIENT UNDERGOES REMOVAL OF RIGHT HIP AND PLACEMENT OF ANTIBIOTIC SPACER. "GROSS PURULENCE" OBSERVED IN RIGHT HIP WHICH CAUSED SURGEON TO DECIDE TO REMOVE THE (ENCORE) HIP COMPONENTS AND PLACE AN ANTIBIOTIC SPACER. THE OPERATIVE REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT THE FINDING OF ANY PSEUDOTUMOR.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 9581587 ↗
• InjuryFeb 4, 2019Fracture

  REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO A FRACTURE ON THE LINER. THE SURGEON REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ORIGINAL LINER AND HEAD.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 8301274 ↗
• InjuryMay 25, 2018Crack

  REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE CERAMIC LINER HAVING CRACKED. THE SURGEON TOOK OUT ALL ORIGINAL COMPONENTS EXCEPT THE STEM.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant

  MAUDE report 7545932 ↗
• InjuryOct 12, 2016Failure To Adhere Or Bond

  REVISION SURGERY - THE PATIENT HAD A RIGHT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY ON (B)(6) 2001. IT WAS A KERAMOS-CERAMIC ON CERAMIC HIP IMPLANT. DUE TO THE ACETABULAR CUP HAVING BECOME LOOSE; THE CERAMIC LINER, ACETABULAR SHELL, AND SCREW WERE ALL REMOVED, AS WELL AS THE CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD. THE SURGEON REPLACED THE ACETABULAR COMPONENTS WITH ZIMMER PRODUCTS AND PUT IN A NEW DJO SURGICAL COCR FEMORAL HEAD.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 6023993 ↗