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Restoration 6276-7-021Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Modular Hip System · 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
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540643797), received between Feb 25, 2019 and Jun 19, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Degraded1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • Inflammation1
  • Injury1
  • Metal Related Pathology1
  • Reaction1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJun 19, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON AFTER IMPLANTATION OF THE RESTORATION MODULAR DISTAL STEM INTO THE PATIENT'S LEFT FEMUR, INTRA-OP X-RAY SHOWED THAT THE PATIENT'S FEMUR FRACTURED NEAR THE DISTAL TIP OF THE STEM. THE STEM WAS REMOVED. ALLOGRAFT, 2 SETS OF CABLES, AND ANOTHER RESTORATION MODULAR DISTAL STEM WAS IMPLANTED. SURGERY COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

    MAUDE report 17149891 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 25, 2019Degraded; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Degraded; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT THAT ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH AN LFIT COCR V40 FEMORAL HEAD ON HIS LEFT HIP ON OR ABOUT (B)(6) 2015 AND WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2016. IT IS FURTHER ALLEGED THAT HE SUFFERED INJURIES AS A RESULT OF IMPLANTATION OF THE DEVICE AT ISSUE AND EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT IN HIS BLOOD.

    Patient problems: Inflammation; Injury; Metal Related Pathology; Reaction

    MAUDE report 8367150 ↗

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