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Modular Elbow 6487-H-040Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Humeral Assembly · Class 2 · Implant

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 07613327139211), received between May 20, 2022 and May 20, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 20, 2022Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED "FREQUENT AXLE AND POLY FAILURES. IT HAS BEEN EVERY 3RD YEAR SINCE 2015."

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 14463337 ↗

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