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GMRS 6495-5-211Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Bowed Press-Fit Stem · Class 2 · Implant

All models of GMRS (32)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 07613327033656), received between May 1, 2019 and May 1, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K022403, K023087, K031217, K222056, K241716); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 1, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S DISTAL FEMUR WAS REVISED DUE TO THE DISTAL STEM BREAKING AT THE JUNCTION OF THE IMPLANT AND BONE. REP CONFIRMED THERE WAS NO PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO A LARGER STEM.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 8570187 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K022403, K023087, K031217, K222056, K241716. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2732-2024 · Aug 5, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Custom Made Device - GMRS EXTENSION Piece 40MM LEFT, 35 Deg EXT Rotated Tabs (Patient Specific); Catalog Number: C-MM100434-00;
  • Z-2624-2010 · May 5, 2005 · Terminated
    GMRS Extension Piece, 60 mm; Sterile Stryker Howmedica Osteonics; Howmedica Internation S. de. R.L. Limerick, Ireland. The Global Modular Replacement System is intended to be used

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