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Ascension® Silicone PIP SPIP5200WWRecalls & reported problems

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. · The Ascension silicone PIP is an anatomically designed, single use, one piece, flexible hinge prosthesis designed to be implanted without bone cement across the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. It is made from medical grade silicone elastomer. The proximal and distal stems of the prosthesis are pre-flexed to match the approximate natural flexion position of the joint when the hand is relaxed. the PIP provides 90 degrees of flexion from full extension. The Ascension PIP finger joint prostheses is intended for cementless replacement of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint where disabled by rheumatoid, degenerative, or traumatic arthritis. · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10381780116295), received between Jun 7, 2022 and Jun 7, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K082231); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 7, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AFTER A SILICONE PIP TOTAL PROCEDURE HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SILICONE PIP SZ. 0 BROKE AT THE BASE ON DISTAL STEM (MIDDLE PHALANX STEM). THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS ADDRESSED BY REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022. THE CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 14626933 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K082231. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0691-2020 · Nov 4, 2019 · Terminated
    Ascension Silicone PIP-Silicone PIP Sz 1, Model Number: SPIP5201WW - Product Usage: The Ascension Silicone PIP implant is intended for cementless replacement of the proximal int

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