Centrax 6226-2-651Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Bipolar Duration Stabilized · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Centrax (12)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327032246), received between Jan 14, 2019 and Jul 21, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fitting Problem” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fitting Problem1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 21, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A BHA, THERE WAS A GAP BETWEEN A 52MM SHELL AND A LOCKING RING. THEREFORE, A SURGEON DECIDED TO USED 51MM BUT IT WAS ALSO SAME CONDITION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10300928 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2019Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem
PUSHED THE CENTRAX ON THE INNER HEAD AND ATTEMPTED TO CONNECT THE CENTRAX AND INNER HEAD, HOWEVER IT COULDN'T PUT THE INNER HEAD INSIDE THE CENTRAX COMPLETELY. REMOVED THE GREEN RING. THEN A POLYETHYLENE WITHIN THE CENTRAX CUP WAS SLIGHTLY DEFORMED IN ONE PLACE. ATTACHED AGAIN THE GREEN RING, WHEN PUSHED THE GREEN RING BY FINGER, HEARD A STRANGE SOUND. SO REPLACED OTHER SIZE AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8245310 ↗
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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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