EXETER 0580-1-444Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · V40 STEM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of EXETER (36)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540153333), received between Nov 19, 2019 and Jul 28, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare” (2 reports).
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
- Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Defective Device1
- Fracture1
- Misassembled1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties2
- Injury1
- Pain1
- Periprosthetic fracture1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
The following information was provided: Stryker THA revised due to periprosthetic fracture, original stem head and liner removed, replaced with Exeter Long Stem (44 No 3 260), MDM liner (E) and 28 +4 head.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Periprosthetic fracture
MAUDE report 50057667 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2021Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare; Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare
DURING THE PRIMARY TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY, A DEFECT IN PRODUCTS 0580-1-444 LOT G7986847 (TWO IDENTICAL PRODUCTS) WAS DETECTED. THE DISTAL END OF THE PIN IS THICKER THAN IT SHOULD BE. UNABLE TO PUT ON THE CENTRALIZER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11192107 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2021Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare; Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare
DURING THE PRIMARY TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY, A DEFECT IN PRODUCTS 0580-1-444 LOT G7986847 (TWO IDENTICAL PRODUCTS) WAS DETECTED. THE DISTAL END OF THE PIN IS THICKER THAN IT SHOULD BE. UNABLE TO PUT ON THE CENTRALIZER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11191943 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2020Misassembled; Defective Device; Misassembled; Defective Device
DURING HIP ARTHROPLASTY SURGERY, AN EXETER 44-4 STEM WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE (REF (B)(6), LOT G7681256). THE DISTAL END OF THE STEM WAS THICKER THAN IT SHOULD BE. THE CENTRALIZER DOES NOT FIT ON THE LEG.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11054304 ↗InjuryNov 27, 2019Unstable; Unstable
SECOND STAGE REVISION OF TRITANIUM PRIMARY CLUSTER CUP WITH ADM & EXETER. ALL COMPONENTS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY & HEAD/ADM INSERT DISASSOCIATION. I FILED ANOTHER PI ON HIS SAME PATIENT ONE WEEK AGO WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THIS PATIENT HAD ALREADY BEEN REVISED ON (B)(6) 2019, AGAIN DUE TO DISASSOCIATION OF HEAD WITH ADM INSERT. UPDATE 04/NOVEMBER/2019 WG: SALES REP REPORTED THAT THE TRITANIUM PRIMARY SHELL AND EXETER STEM WERE ALSO REVISED.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Injury
MAUDE report 9383084 ↗InjuryNov 19, 2019Fracture; Fracture
PATIENT CAME TO HOSPITAL WITH PAIN IN BOTH HIPS. AFTER X- RAY SURGEON FOUND A BROKEN EXETER STEM. UPDATE (B)(6) 2019 WG: X-RAYS SHOW THAT THE PATIENT HAS IMPLANTS IN ONLY ONE HIP. THE OTHER HIP IS THE PATIENT'S NATIVE HIP.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 9340570 ↗
Other Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer devices
- Novation 134-36-45Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer2 recalls0 reports
- PINNACLE 1218-28-650Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer89 reports
- Trident 690-00-28FHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall37 reports
- Trident 690-00-22EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall36 reports
- PINNACLE 1218-32-652Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer75 reports
- Trident 690-00-22DHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall22 reports
- PINNACLE 1218-32-654Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer70 reports
- Trident 69-2850Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall11 reports
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.
How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page