ECHELON 71340111Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · ECHELON 190MM POROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT SIZE 11 · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010328700), received between Oct 23, 2018 and Sep 28, 2021 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K211176, K983834); 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Fracture2
Patient problems
- Injury3
- Failure of Implant1
- Implant Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 28, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THR PERFORMED ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE, THE PATIENT FELL AND EXPERIENCED PAIN, ON (B)(6) 2021. X-RAYS DETERMINED THE BREAK OF ECHELON POR 190MM STR SIZE 11 AND PATIENT IS SCHEDULED FOR A REVISION SURGERY. CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENT IS UNKNOWN. REVISION SURGERY DATE TO BE PERFORMED, IS UNKNOWN
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Implant Pain
MAUDE report 12541632 ↗InjuryNov 13, 2019Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO A BROKEN COMPONENT. THE PREVIOUS REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2016. ON (B)(6) 2019, THE PATIENT COMPLAINED THAT FEMORAL STEM WAS BROKEN.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 9315168 ↗InjuryJan 2, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO A BROKEN PROSTHESIS.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8210007 ↗InjuryOct 23, 2018Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT STOOD UP FROM A SEATING POSITION, AND FELT THE HIP FAIL "WITH A LOAD NOISE", AND IMPLANT FRACTURED.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 7995289 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K211176, K983834. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0326-2025 · Oct 15, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedTandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented devices
- NA 1365-51-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented753 reports
- NA 1365-50-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented412 reports
- ARTICUL/EZE 1365-21-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented1 recall280 reports
- ARTICUL/EZE 1365-11-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented1 death262 reports
- LFIT 6260-9-236Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented256 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented2 deaths239 reports
- ELEOS™ 25002111EOnkos Surgical, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented3 deaths230 reports
- Novation 130-36-52Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented2 recalls124 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.