MRH 6481-3-320Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · MRH Knee Tibial Insert · Class 2 · Implant
All models of MRH (35)
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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- "UNITED" USTAR II Hip System 1115-1413United Orthopedic Corp. · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer3 recalls3 reports
- "UNITED" USTAR II Hip System 1115-1213United Orthopedic Corp. · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer3 recalls0 reports
- "UNITED" USTAR II Hip System 1115-1417United Orthopedic Corp. · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer3 recalls0 reports
- "UNITED" USTAR II Hip System 1115-1217United Orthopedic Corp. · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer3 recalls0 reports
- Endo-Model Modular Knee Prosthesis System 15-3816/12WALDEMAR LINK GmbH & Co. KG · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer2 recalls6 reports
- Endo-Model Modular Knee Prosthesis System 15-3816/11WALDEMAR LINK GmbH & Co. KG · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer2 recalls6 reports
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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