EXETER 0939-0-114Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · 2.5 I M PLUG · Class 2 · Implant
All models of EXETER (36)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540167231), received between Feb 21, 2017 and Jan 15, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K173499, K191414, K980843); 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Packaging Problem1
Patient problems
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 15, 2018Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT WHAT APPEARED TO BE AN EYELASH WAS FOUND INSIDE THE STERILE PACKAGE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7192699 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2017Break; Break
EXETER BONE PLUG SIZE 14 MM BROKE ON INSERTION. PART OF IMPLANT WAS REMOVED AND PART STAYED IN SITU. MEDIUM ARTISAN PLUG WAS USED AS A REPLACEMENT.
Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
MAUDE report 6345645 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K173499, K191414, K980843. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0314-2022 · Oct 15, 2021 · Open, Classified28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-9-122
- Z-0313-2022 · Oct 15, 2021 · Open, Classified28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-9-028
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 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.
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