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LPS 2987-71-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · LPS DISASSEMBLY TOOL · Class 1

All models of LPS (4)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
12
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295159087), received between May 6, 2019 and Feb 25, 2025 — classified as 12 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (9 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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break9
  • Naturally Worn2
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
  • No Code Available1
  • Not Applicable1

Recent adverse event reports

The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PARTS BROKE INTO TWO WHERE THE CONNECT TRYING TO DISASSEMBLE A LPS COMPONENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21462655 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2024Material Deformation; Naturally Worn; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE SLEEVE/STEM SEPARATOR WAS TOO WORN. THE SURGERY WAS NOT DELAYED DUE TO THE EVENT. A SECOND SET WAS OPENED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20543233 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 30, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT BROKE WHILE TRYING TO SEPARATE LPS SEGMENTS. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17650410 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT LPS REMOVAL INSTRUMENT WAS BROKEN DURING CASE. IT WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE LPS SEGMENTS. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17410736 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 28, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Naturally Worn; Device-Device Incompatibility; Naturally Worn

    THE PINS NO LONGER DISCONNECT THE SEGMENTS DUE TO WEAR. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16061301 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2022Break; Break

    HINGE BROKE ON THE INSTRUMENT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15147152 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 7, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TAB USED TO LEVERAGE THE SEGMENTS APART BROKE DURING ATTEMPTED SEPARATION OF LPS SEGMENTS, 1 MINUTE DELAY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11131005 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 12, 2020Break; Break

    UPDATED THE PEC FROM BROKEN INTRAOPERATIVELY TO BROKEN INTRAOP: FRAGMENT REMOVED FROM WOUND.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10830812 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 24, 2020Break; Break

    INTRAOPERATIVELY DURING REVISION SURGERY, THE INSTRUMENT FRACTURED WHILE IMPLANT SEGMENTS WERE SEPARATED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES, NO PART REMAINING IN PATIENT, NO SURGERY DELAY. INSTRUMENT´S FRAGMENT WAS DISCARDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10442750 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 3, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DISASSEMBLY TOOL MALE KEY IS STRIPPED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10359141 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 25, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW HOLDING CLAMP TOGETHER BROKE. CASE WAS NOT DELAYED. ALL PARTS WERE REMOVED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10324207 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2019Break; Break

    THE SURGEON USED THE LPS DISASSEMBLY TOOL WITH THE INTENTION OF ALTERING THE VERSION OF THE PROSTHESIS. THE TEETH OF THE TOOL BROKE OFF IN SITU AND THE DISASSEMBLY TOOL WAS UNABLE TO BE USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. ALL METAL PARTICULATE WAS CLEARED FROM THE SURGICAL SITE AND THE SURGEON WAS SATISFIED THAT IT WAS SAFE TO CONTINUE. THERE WAS NO ALTERNATIVE TOOL AVAILABLE. AN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION WAS FOUND TO ACHIEVE THE INTENDED RESULT WITHOUT DISASSEMBLING THE PROSTHESIS. THE DEBRIS WAS CLEARED FROM THE SURGICAL SITE, 5 MINUTE DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE. NO AE TO PATIENT.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 8583658 ↗

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