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MRH 6481-3-320Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · MRH Knee Tibial Insert · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327043860), received between Aug 1, 2018 and May 5, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size” (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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
  • Loss of Osseointegration1

Patient problems

  • Inadequate Osseointegration1
  • Injury1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMay 5, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. ALL POLY COMPONENTS WERE REVISED, ALL METAL COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED, WASHED AND STERILIZED, AND RE-IMPLANTED AFTER SURGEON WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS WAS OFF-LABEL. REP PROVIDED THE PRIMARY USAGE SHEET AND CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 11776016 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 18, 2019Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: DURING IMPLANTATION OF FINAL MRH TIBIAL INSERT, THE INSERT FAILED TO LOCK TO THE TIBIAL BASEPLATE ANTERIORLY. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO SEAT THE INSERT, THE DECISION WAS MADE TO INSERT THE NEXT LARGER IMPLANT [6481-3-324]. THIS IMPLANT SEATED PROPERLY. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT EXTRA TIME ADDED TO CASE WAS 15 MINUTES AND NO PATIENT HARM OCCURRED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8707619 ↗
  • InjuryAug 1, 2018Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S RIGHT KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING. REP REPORTED THAT X-RAYS, MEDICAL RECORDS, AND FURTHER INFORMATION BEYOND THAT WHICH HE PROVIDED ARE NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO HOSPITAL POLICY.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Injury

    MAUDE report 7739569 ↗

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