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Citation 6265-5115Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · 132 Degree Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem - Right · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613153074380), received between Dec 10, 2018 and Feb 14, 2020 — classified as 3 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (2 reports).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Degraded2
  • Positioning Problem2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Difficult to Insert1
  • Fracture1
  • Material Erosion1

Patient problems

  • Injury3
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Failure of Implant1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 14, 2020Degraded; Material Erosion; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Degraded; Material Erosion; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    AS REPORTED: "REMOVED STEM, LINER AND HEAD FROM PATIENT REPLACING WITH STRYKER RESTORATION STEM/ CONE BODY, CABLES AND MDM IMPLANTS. NO OTHER AND NO MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM HOSPITAL." REP CONFIRMED THAT THE FEMORAL HEAD DISASSOCIATED FROM THE STEM.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Failure of Implant; Injury

    MAUDE report 9711670 ↗
  • InjuryNov 8, 2019Degraded; Fracture; Degraded; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENTS RIGHT HIP WAS REVISED. PRE-REVISION PATIENT COMPLAINT INCLUDED HEARING A POPPING SOUND. INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THE FOLLOWING WERE NOTED: TRUNNION WEAR, TRUNNION BROKE OFF THE STEM, GRAYISH BLACK TISSUE, WEAR OF THE LINERS RIM DUE TO IMPINGEMENT OF THE STEM ON THE LINER. THE SHELL HAD NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST IT AND WAS NOT REVISED. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO A RESTORATION MODULAR STEM CONSTRUCT WITH A CERAMIC HEAD AND NEW LINER. REP PROVIDED INTRA- OP PHOTOS AND AN EXPLANT PICTURE AND REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9295774 ↗
  • InjuryOct 10, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    PATIENT WAS AT HIS ACCOUNT AND CROSSED HIS LEGS AND HEAD DISASSOCIATED FROM STEM. UPDATE (B)(6) 2019 WG: SPOKE TO REP. A RIGHT HIP X-RAY FROM (B)(6) 2019, USAGE SHEET, AND EXPLANT PICTURE WERE PROVIDED. REP CONFIRMED NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9177138 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 11, 2018Difficult to Insert; Positioning Problem; Difficult to Insert; Positioning Problem

    BROACH SAT FLUSH WITH NECK RESECTION AND THE STEM SAT PROUD BY AT LEAST 4MM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8152523 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 10, 2018Positioning Problem; Positioning Problem

    THE CITATION BROACH SAT COUNTER SUNK FROM THE NECK RESECTION AND THE REAL IMPLANT SAT PROUD BY AT LEAST 4MM.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8148137 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.