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MRS 6485-3-117Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Straight Cemented Stem · Class 2 · Implant

All models of MRS (25)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327048384), received between Sep 26, 2018 and Aug 21, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • Injury1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 21, 2020Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT FEMUR WAS REVISED DUE TO A FEMORAL SHAFT PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. A 17 X 127 STEM AND CEMENT PLUG WERE REVISED TO A 13 X 127 STEM AND TWO EXTENSION PIECES. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED.

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Injury

    MAUDE report 10436688 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2018Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

    PRIMARY PROCEDURE, PROXIMAL FEMUR. AS REPORTED: "WE OPENED THE IMPLANT BOX, SURGICAL TECH PEELED BACK THE PROTECTIVE PACKAGING AND SHE AND THE SURGEON NOTICED WHITE SPECS...ON THE IMPLANT IMMEDIATELY UPON OPENING. THE SURGEON THEN ASKED FOR A NEW IMPLANT TO BE OPENED. THE PER IMPLANT NEVER WAS REMOVED FROM THE [INNER STERILE TRAY], NEVER WAS IMPLANTED, AND NEVER TOUCHED THE PATIENT". REP REPORTED THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY IN PROVIDING A SECOND IMPLANT. REP WAS PRESENT FOR THE PROCEDURE. NONE OF THE PACKAGING EXCEPT THE INNER STERILE TRAY WAS RETAINED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7911788 ↗

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