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NA 2125-00-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · HEAD REMOVER · Class 1

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10603295087861), received between Dec 3, 2019 and Dec 3, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (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

  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 3, 2019Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    THE SALES REP OBTAINED THE INFORMATION FROM DISTRIBUTOR ON NOV 7TH, 2019 THAT IT WAS RETRIEVED THE HEAD REMOVER (P/N: 212500000) HAD BEEN BENT, AND IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN IT¿S HAPPENED. IT'S NO PROBLEMS IN USE FOR SURGERY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9402141 ↗

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