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INSTRUMENT 7650-1956Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · PASSPORT KNEE INSTRUMENTATION PROXIMAL ROD · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327234022), received between Jun 12, 2018 and Apr 22, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (4 reports).

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

  • Fracture4
  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 22, 2020Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROXIMAL ROD ASSEMBLY SPIKE PART OF THE PPTD INSTRUMENT WAS DAMAGED AT THE TIME OF DRIVING AND REMAINED INSIDE THE FEMUR. IT WAS FOUND ON THE X-RAY AFTER THE OPERATION. WHEN CHECKING FOR DAMAGE BEFORE CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO SPIKE PART.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9986029 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 15, 2019Fracture; Fracture

    DURING THE OPERATION, A PART TO BE DRIVEN INTO THE TIBIAL PLATEAU IN THE PROXIMAL PART OF THE PRODUCT WAS BROKEN. THE DEBRIS HAS BEEN COLLECTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8250596 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 24, 2018Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE FIXED PIN OF THE PROXIMAL ROD ASSEMBLY WAS HIT IN THE BONE, THE PIN WAS BROKEN. THE ALL BROKEN PART WAS REMOVED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8002396 ↗
  • InjuryJun 12, 2018Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE FIXED PIN OF THE PROXIMAL ROD ASSEMBLY WAS HIT IN THE BONE, THE PIN WAS BROKEN. THE ALL BROKEN PART WAS REMOVED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7591509 ↗

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