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Duracon 6478-6-720Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Titanium Fluted Stem · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Duracon (58)

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327045048), received between Aug 1, 2018 and Aug 5, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries.

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

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K223069, K973164); 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Fracture1
  • Loss of Osseointegration1

Patient problems

  • Injury2
  • Fall1
  • Inadequate Osseointegration1
  • Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint1
  • Pain1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryAug 5, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM (B)(4) INDICATES THE FOLLOWING: PROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTION REQUIRED I&D. NO COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED. RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22713668 ↗
  • InjuryDec 21, 2018Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT GMRS STEM IS BROKEN AFTER THE PATIENT FELL, AS SEEN ON X-RAY. THE PATIENT FELT PAIN AND LIMITED KNEE JOINT MOTION.

    Patient problems: Fall; Injury; Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint; Pain

    MAUDE report 8190080 ↗
  • 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 7739567 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K223069, K973164. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0362-2016 · Sep 21, 2015 · Terminated
    Stryker Orthopaedics Duracon Flat Tibial Wedge Cemented use only Sterile. Tibial Wedge is a component of Total Stabilizer Knee which consists of femoral component, tibial insert, m

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