LPS 2987-72-045Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295159162), received between Jan 8, 2018 and Feb 7, 2022 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  THE TWO INSTRUMENTS WERE SCREWED TOGETHER AND WILL NOT COME BACK APART. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13472863 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 29, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED WAS RECEIVED INDICATED THAT THE SLEEVE TAPER EXTRACTOR HAD STRIPPED THREADS. THE STEM WRENCH FUNCTION HAD NOT BEEN LUBRICATED APPROPRIATELY MAKING THE ACTION STIFF.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11749425 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 18, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LPS EXTRACTER MISSING SPRING AND PUSH BUTTON. EXTRACTOR ADAPTER IS STUCK IN HANDLE AND CAN¿T BE REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10864409 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 26, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Material Twisted/Bent; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DISTAL FEMORAL REPLACEMENT WITH THE LPS SYSTEM, THE TRIAL STEM GOT STUCK IN THE CANAL. BOTH THREADED INSTRUMENT OPTIONS IN THE SET WERE CROSS THREADED AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. A PAIR OF VICE GRIPS WERE USED TO REMOVE THE TRIAL AND THE PROCEDURE CONTINUED.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 10733875 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 12, 2020Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LPS EXTRACTOR ADAPTER WAS STUCK ON LPS INSERTER HANDLE. SROM OSTEOTOME IS WARPED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10666682 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 30, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED CROSS THREAD.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7834671 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 8, 2018Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN LPS STEM FROM THE PATIENT'S FEMUR HE HAD IMPLANTED SIX WEEKS EARLIER WHEN THE THREADED PART OF THE ADAPTER BROKE OFF CLEANLY. SURGEON HAD TO SHIFT GEARS AND CUT OFF THE STEM WITH A MIDAS REX SO HE COULD SLIP A TREPHINE OVER IT AND REAM THE BONE TO EVENTUALLY REMOVE THE STEM FROM THE FEMUR. NO SURGICAL DELAY. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7171489 ↗