ELITE 2522-00-502Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · ELITE STEM INTRODUCER · Class 1
All models of ELITE (9)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295128298), received between Mar 26, 2019 and May 21, 2025 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
- Component Missing1
- Crack1
- Naturally Worn1
- Scratched Material1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Insufficient Information2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Break; Crack; Break; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN IMPACTOR AND AN INTRODUCER ARE BROKEN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22062766 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT STEM INTRODUCER WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO EFFECT DURING SURGERY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21912905 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A BROKEN INSTRUMENTS. THE PLASTIC CRACKED ON TWO T-HANDLES AND ONE C-STEM INSERTER WHICH HAVE TO BE DISCARDED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21198840 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2024Break; Scratched Material; Break; Scratched Material
THE HANDLE OF THE CSTEM INTRODUCER HAS BEEN DAMAGED. A PIECE OF THE PLASTIC GRIP SCRATCHED DEEP AND IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR STERILIZATION. NO PATIENT HARM, NO DELAYS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19525429 ↗MalfunctionDec 29, 2022Break; Break
INSTRUMENT BROKE DURING HIP SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16067560 ↗MalfunctionFeb 28, 2022Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED AS DEFICIENT DUE TO FAIR WEAR AND TEAR. SURGERY NOT AFFECTED. OPERATION TIME NOT LENGTHENED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13619745 ↗MalfunctionJan 11, 2022Break; Break
INSTRUMENT HANDLE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES DURING IMPACTION. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13222761 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2019Component Missing; Component Missing
DISCARDED INSTRUMENTS FROM A C STEM AMT CONSIGNMENT KIT DISCARDED MAKING THE KIT INCOMPLETE AND NOT USABLE. MISSING ITEMS: HOHMANN RETRACTOR 2181-10-000; PINNACLE ALIGNMENT ROD 9653-68-000; BOX CHISEL SMALL 2002-31-000; STEM INTRODUCER 2522-00-502; 36MM -2 TRIAL HEAD 2531-5-0000.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8451514 ↗
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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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