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INSTRUMENT I-K27280809Recalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · SPECIALTY TRIATHLON PKR UNIVERSAL INSERT TRIAL 8mm-9mm · Class 1

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327305913), received between Dec 26, 2018 and Apr 27, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 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

  • Fracture2
  • Crack1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2021Fracture; Fracture

    FILLER GAUGE CRACKED WHEN IT WAS USED FOR CHECKING THE TENSION BEFORE THE FINAL INSERT SELECTION. BROKEN PART FIT PERFECTLY, SO INSERT WAS PLACED AFTER CLEANING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11730574 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 26, 2018Crack; Fracture; Crack; Fracture

    IT BROKE WHEN DR TRIED TO PULL OUT AFTER INSERTING THE INSERT TRIAL. THE NURSE CONFIRMED WHETHER ALL BROKEN PARTS WERE COLLECTED OR NOT. AFTER CONFIRMING THAT ALL DEBRIS WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY, THE OPERATION WAS CONTINUED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8195618 ↗

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