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TRIDENT II 709-04-48DRecalls & reported problems

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Trident II Tritanium Multihole Acetabular Shell 48D · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 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 07613327343816), received between May 23, 2019 and Aug 25, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Malposition of Device” (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

  • Malposition of Device1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Joint Laxity1
  • 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 25, 2022Unstable; Unstable

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT HIP WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. A SHELL, 6 SCREWS, HEAD AND LINER WERE REVISED TO ANOTHER SHELL, LINER, SCREWS, AND HEAD.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 15293036 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 23, 2019Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device

    SURGEON NOTIFIED REP THAT X-RAYS 1 MONTH POST OP SHOW A SCREW PASSED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE ACETABULAR SHELL IN THE PATIENT'S LEFT HIP. IT IS NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF REPORT IF THE SCREW WAS IMPLANTED THAT WAY. THE SURGEON HAS NOT REPORTED A PLAN TO REVISE THE PATIENT AT THE TIME OF REPORT. UPDATE 20 MAY, 2019: MED REVIEW CONFIRMED THE EVENT AND ALSO IDENTIFIED SCREW AND SHELL MALPOSITION AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8637345 ↗

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