EXETER 0580-3-422Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · V40 Fem. Stem · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540153418), received between Apr 18, 2019 and Feb 28, 2025 — classified as 1 death, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Component Missing” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Component Missing1
Patient problems
- Cardiac Arrest1
- Embolism/Embolus1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Pulmonary Embolism1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
DeathFeb 28, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION THA WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025 TO REPLACE THE IMPLANT DEVICES (COMPETITOR PRODUCTS) WITH NEW ONES (STRYKER'S PRODUCTS) BECAUSE OF THE NECK FRACTURE OF THE COMPETITOR STEM. THE CUP WAS REPLACED SUCCESSFULLY, AND THE SURGEON BEGAN TO REPLACE THE STEM AS A NEXT STEP. HOWEVER, DURING STEM REPLACEMENT, THE PATIENT'S ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SUDDENLY SHOWED ABNORMAL WAVEFORMS AND HER CONDITION WORSENED. ALTHOUGH IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED PROPERLY, THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE OPERATION STATED "IT'S A PULMONARY EMBOLISM" DURING A LIFESAVING PROCEDURE OF THE SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE PATIENT'S CONDITION, SO THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PATIENT WENT INTO CARDIAC ARREST DUE TO A PULMONARY EMBOLISM. AS THE PATIENT WENT INTO CARDIAC ARREST, THE SURGERY DISCONTINUED, AND THE PATIENT MANAGED TO REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS ON THE SAME DAY THROUGH 30 MINUTES OF CARDIAC MASSAGE AND ECMO. THE PATIENT'S FINAL OUTCOME AFTER REGAINING CONSCIOUSNESS IS UNKNOWN. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD NO ABNORMALITIES SUCH AS PRIMARY DISEASE AT THE TIME OF SURGERY OTHER THAN STEM NECK FRACTURE. UPDATE: PATIENT DIED ON (B)(6) 2025 DUE TO A PULMONARY EMBOLUS.
Patient problems: Cardiac Arrest; Embolism/Embolus; Pulmonary Embolism
MAUDE report 21490697 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2019Component Missing; Component Missing
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE EXETER STEM WAS MISSING THE CENTRALISER. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER STEM AND A SHORT DELAY UPDATE: THE CUSTOMER USED THE CENTRALISER FROM A ANOTHER STEM 05801352 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPORTED STEM TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THE REPORTED DEVICE REMAINS IMPLANTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8526815 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.