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Orthinox 6364-2-236Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · V40 Femoral head · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07613153122012), received between May 20, 2021 and May 20, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Metal Related Pathology1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Paresthesia1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMay 20, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    UPDATE 28/APRIL/2021 WG: AS REPORTED BY THE SURGEON IN THE ORIGINAL INTAKE EMAIL: "I HAVE A PATIENT...WHO REPORTS A STRANGE METALLIC TASTE IN HIS MOUTH AND TINGLING IN HIS HANDS AND FEET..." CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT, DURING INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING A PATIENT QUERY POST-SURGERY OF STRYKER PRODUCTS, HAS TRIED TO INVESTIGATE THE METAL OF A PRODUCT IMPLANTED ((B)(4)) AND THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO RAISE THE CONCERN THAT THE LABELS THAT COME WITH THIS IMPLANT ARE NOT ADEQUATELY LABELLED. THE REP WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM THE METAL IN THE IMPLANT.

    Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Paresthesia

    MAUDE report 11854851 ↗

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