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EXETER 0580-1-502Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · V40 STEM · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540153371), received between Nov 2, 2017 and Mar 4, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fitting Problem” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fitting Problem1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Inflammation1
  • Injury1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Reaction1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 4, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE SURGEON, REPORTED THAT HE UNDERTOOK A REVISION OF AN EXETER MITCH COMBINATION WHICH HAD BEEN IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT HIP IN 2007.

    Patient problems: Inflammation; Injury; Reaction

    MAUDE report 8386330 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 2, 2017Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SPIGOT OF THE EXETER HIP WOULD NOT FIT ONTO THE EXETER INTRODUCER. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE PLASTIC PART AND PROCEEDED TO INTRODUCE THE EXETER STEM BY HAND. THERE WAS NO DELAY TO SURGERY BUT IT DID MEAN THAT THE STANDARD INSTRUMENTATION COULD NOT BE USED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6996279 ↗

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