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Duracon 6478-6-440Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Cobalt Chrome Stem · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Duracon (58)

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 07613327044782), received between May 13, 2022 and May 13, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 13, 2022Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    PATIENT STATED HE HAD A LEFT KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2020 (APPRX) WITH STRYKER IMPLANTS AND WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2021 DUE TO CRACKED IMPLANT. PATIENT STATED THIS IS HIS 7TH LEFT KNEE SURGERY BUT IS UNSURE IF PREVIOUS ONES ARE STRYKER IMPLANTS. PATIENT STATED THAT HE IS NOW EXPERIENCING HIS KNEE CAP GOING TO THE SIDE WHEN HE WALKS WHICH MAKES HIM WANT TO TRIP. PATIENT IS NOT SURE IF HIS 2021 IMPLANTS ARE STRYKER IMPLANTS. THIS REPORT IS FOR HIS 2021 REVISION DUE TO CRACKED IMPLANT.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties

    MAUDE report 14390529 ↗

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