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SMS Stem 01.36.051Recalls & reported problems

Medacta International SA · SMS Solid Stem STD #11 · Class 2 · Implant

All models of SMS Stem (28)

Data updated Oct 16, 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 07630030888700), received between Jul 14, 2020 and Mar 30, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
  • Fracture1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • Aseptic loosening1
  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • No Code Available1
  • Unequal Limb Length1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMar 30, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO STEM LOOSENING ABOUT 3 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS AFTER PRIMARY SURGERY.THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF TRAUMA. THE SURGEON REVISED THE MEDACTA STEM AND HEAD TO A COMPETITOR STEM AND HEAD. THE SURGEON ALSO REVISED THE MEDACTA LINER TO A SAME SIZE MEDACTA LINER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: Aseptic loosening

    MAUDE report 24711051 ↗
  • InjuryMar 6, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    AT ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER PRIMARY, THE PATIENT CAME IN REPORTING PAIN DUE TO A PERIPROSTHETIC BONE FRACTURE AND THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON REVISED THE MEDACTA STEM AND HEAD TO COMPETITOR COMPONENTS AND REVISED THE MEDACTA LINER WITH A MEDACTA LINER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED A GOOD BONE QUALITY.

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

    MAUDE report 18847130 ↗
  • InjuryJan 4, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    THE PATIENT CAME IN FEW DAYS AFTER THE PRIMARY SURGERY REPORTING INSTABILITY DUE TO A LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY AND THE CAUSE OF THE LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON REVISED THE STEM, HEAD, AND LINER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: Unequal Limb Length

    MAUDE report 13153122 ↗
  • InjuryJul 14, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    3 MONTHS AFTER PRIMARY REVISION SURGERY NECESSARY FOR A PATIENT WHO HAD PRIMARY HIP SURGERY ON THE (B)(6) 2020. THE REASON OF REVISION IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 10270326 ↗

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