AMIStem-H Proximal Coating Femoral Stems 01.18.182Recalls & reported problems
Medacta International SA · AMIStem-H Proximal Coating Lat. #2 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of AMIStem-H Proximal Coating Femoral Stems (11)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630030804472), received between Mar 7, 2018 and Dec 2, 2019 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth2
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings1
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- Joint Disorder1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 2, 2019Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
REVISION SURGERY PERFORMED 1 YEAR AND 7 MONTHS AFTER THE PRIMARY DUE TO INSTABILITY CAUSED BY A LOOSE STEM. THE CAUSE OF THE LOOSE STEM IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON REVISED THE STEM AND LINER AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9393524 ↗InjurySep 10, 2019Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
WE WERE INFORMED ON (B)(4) 2019 THAT A REVISION SURGERY, FOLLOWING A LOOSE STEM, WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2019 (2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS AFTER PRIMARY SURGERY). THE CAUSE OF THE LOOSENING ISN'T KNOWN. SINCE THE STEM WAS CHANGED, THE SURGEON ALSO CHANGED THE HEAD AND THE INLAY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8979018 ↗InjurySep 7, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection
ON (B)(6) 2018 WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE PATIENT CAME IN COMPLAINING OF PAIN. THE SURGEON BELIEVES THE STEM IS LOOSE. THE SURGEON PLANS TO REVISE THE PATIENT ON (B)(6) 2018.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 7854960 ↗InjuryMar 7, 2018Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
ON 06 FEBRUARY 2018 THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN INFORMED BY THE SURGEON THAT A REVISION SURGERY IS PLANNED SINCE A PATIENT CAME IN WITH A LIMB LENGTH DISCREPANCY. ON (B)(6) 2018 THE SURGEON REVISED THE STEM AND HEAD AND REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER COMPANY'S PRODUCT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Joint Disorder
MAUDE report 7319830 ↗
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- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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