V40 Head 6260-9-126Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327013030), received between Feb 5, 2018 and Dec 7, 2018 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryDec 7, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE SUBMISSION OF A REVISION IMPLANT SHEET THAT PATIENT'S LEFT HIP WAS REVISED.

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 8142319 ↗
• InjuryOct 25, 2018Unstable; Unstable

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S HIP WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. PATIENT WAS CONVERTED FROM A HEMI TO A TOTAL HIP (STEM WAS NOT REVISED).

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 8006365 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 28, 2018Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PRIMARY HIP PROCEDURE, A FEMORAL HEAD FROM LOANERS SLID ON AND OFF THE STEM WITH EASE, BOTH WHEN PLACING BY HAND OR USING A PUSHER. ANOTHER IMPLANT WAS OPENED AND USED, AND THE SURGEON WAS SATISFIED WITH THE FIXATION PROVIDED. AS REPORTED BY REP: "HE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE HEAD WITH EASE BY HAND EVEN AFTER IMPACTING IT ON THE STEM WITH A PUSHER AND MALLET. AFTER A COUPLE ATTEMPTS WE OPENED A NEW LFIT V40 HEAD AND WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPACT IT ON THE STEM." SURGICAL DELAY OF 5 MINUTES WAS CONFIRMED BY THE REP.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7303222 ↗
• InjuryFeb 5, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH THE SUBMISSION OF A REVISION IMPLANT SHEET THAT PATIENT'S LEFT HIP WAS REVISED. REP HAS RESPONDED TO SAY THAT REVISION "WAS DUE TO NON-COMPLIANT PATIENT VS HIP INSTABILITY. LENGTH & VERSION WAS ADDED TO THE COMPONENTS, TO INCREASE STABILITY."

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 7242709 ↗