UHR UH1-51-26Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Bipolar Component · Class 2 · Implant
All models of UHR (41)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327017151), received between Aug 16, 2021 and Aug 20, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries.
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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 20, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS PI IS FOR THE REVISION ON (B)(6) 2024. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SHEET FOR A LEFT HIP REVISION PERFORMED TODAY. PATIENT HAS BEEN CHRONICALLY INFECTED AND DR. OPTED TO PERFORM AN EXTENSIVE I&D AND MODULAR-COMPONENT SWAP. IMPLANTED ITEMS REPLACED THE EXPLANTED ITEMS OF THE SAME SIZE(S) FROM THE PREVIOUS PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. NO COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE COMPONENTS THEMSELVES, NO FURTHER INFO AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 20004018 ↗InjuryJul 11, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS PI IS FOR REVISION OF THE PATIENT'S RIGHT HIP ON (B)(6) 2019. IN REPORTING A REVISION OF THE PATIENT'S RIGHT HIP ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE REP THAT THE PATIENT HAD 2 PRIOR REVISIONS (ONE ON (B)(6) 2019) FOR REASONS UNKNOWN. ON (B)(6) 2019, A HEMI HIP CONSTRUCT WAS CONVERTED TO A TOTAL HIP (UNIVERSAL BIPOLAR COMPONENT HEAD REMOVED, A SLEEVE, HEAD, ADM/ MDM POLY INSERT, MDM METAL INSERT, SHELL, AND SCREWS WERE IMPLANTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17296604 ↗InjuryAug 16, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S LEFT HIP WAS REVISED DUE TO SUSPECTED INFECTION. AN IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT WITH EXCHANGE OF THE FEMORAL AND BIPOLAR HEADS WAS PERFORMED. REP PROVIDED PRIMARY AND REVISION USAGE SHEETS AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12325498 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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