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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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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