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Trident 502-11-46CRecalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Hemispherical Acetabular Shell · 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 04546540432001), received between Oct 26, 2018 and Oct 14, 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
  • Positioning Problem1

Patient problems

  • Injury1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • 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.

  • MalfunctionOct 14, 2019Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE HEMISPHERICAL CLUSTER HOLE SHELL WAS OPENED AND WAS LOOSE IN THE REAMED ACETABULUM, IT APPEARED SMALLER THAN THE REAMER SHELL. **UPDATE** A SIZE 45 REAMER WAS USED (LOT 00153) THE CASE WAS RESOLVED USING A SIZE 46 PSL CUP WITH 2 SCREWS THERE WAS A DELAY OF 10 MINUTES RIGHT SIDE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9186217 ↗
  • InjuryOct 26, 2018Positioning Problem; Positioning Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S RIGHT HIP WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCT WAS REVISED (STEM, SHELL, AND METAL LINER WERE REVISED TO ADJUST PATIENT'S VERSION, THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE DEVICES).

    Patient problems: Injury; Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 8010078 ↗

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