S-ROM 52-8323Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · S-ROM MODULAR HIP SYSTEM CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD Diameter 32mm +0 11/13 TAPER · Class 2 · Implant
All models of S-ROM (92)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295171478), received between Jan 23, 2018 and Oct 16, 2019 — classified as 5 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (3 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated3
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Fracture1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Noise, Audible1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction1
- No Code Available1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- Not Applicable1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 16, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PPF AND STICKER SHEETS RECORD RECEIVED. PPF ALLEGES DISLOCATION WITH CLOSED REDUCTION. DOI: (B)(6) 2018; DOR: NONE REVISED (LEFT HIP).
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 9199236 ↗InjurySep 18, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PPF AND STICKER SHEETS RECEIVED. PPF ALLEGES DISLOCATION AND PSEUDOTUMOR AFTER FIRST REVISION. DOI: (B)(6) 2017. DOR: NONE REPORTED; LEFT HIP. SEE (B)(4) LEFT HIP 1ST REVISION.
Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 9081988 ↗InjuryAug 13, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PPF AND MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED . PPF ALLEGED DISLOCATION AFTER FIRST REVISION. MEDICAL RECORDS HAS NO OPERATIVE NOTE PROVIDED. DOI: (B)(6) 2014 - DOR: NONE REPORTED, (RIGHT HIP) (B)(4).
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; No Code Available
MAUDE report 8888776 ↗InjuryJun 28, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
PPF AND STICKER SHEETS RECEIVED. PPF HAS NO ALLEGATIONS REPORTED. DOI: (B)(6) 2004; DOR: NOT REPORTED; (RIGHT HIP).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7645942 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
DER STATES THAT THE NEW SROM ALUMINA/ TITANIUM 11/13 TAPER 32 MM HEADS HAVE GROSSLY INADEQUATE LABELING. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT IT IS NOT LABELED TITANIUM SLEEVE OR ANYTHING INDICATING A SLEEVE. THE ONLY INDICATION IS ON THE UNDERSIDE WHICH NEXT TO METAL HAS A ''TI'' NEXT TO IT. DOE: (B)(6) 2018, RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7536911 ↗InjuryJan 23, 2018Fracture; Noise, Audible; Fracture; Noise, Audible
DER STATES THAT ON (B)(6) 2017 PATIENT REPORTS NO FALL BUT IS UNABLE TO USE HER LEFT HIP. PRESENT TO THE ER AND IT WAS RADIOGRAPHICALLY DISCOVERED THAT THE PATIENT CERAMIC HEAD HAD FRACTURED. A DISTURBING SITUATION DISCOVERED WHILE THEY WAS TRYING TO BOOK THE NECESSARY REVISION COMPONENT TO HELP FIX THE LADIES HIP WERE THE UNAVAILABILITY OF A DURALOC POLY OPTION THUS REQUIRING THE SURGEON TO REMOVE A WELL FIX DURALOC CUP. ALONG WITH A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE CERAMIC COMPONENTS THE SURGEON HAS REPORTED THIS TO THE FDA. PATIENT WAS TAKEN TO THE OPERATING ROOM (OR) ON (B)(6) 2017 AND ALL COMPONENTS EXCEPT FOR THE METAPHYSEAL SLEEVE REMOVED. THERE WAS EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CERAMIC LINER FROM THE DURALOC CUP. THEY ARE UNSURE IF THE FAILURE TO THE LINER WAS CAUSED PRIOR OR AFTER THE FAILURE OF THE HEAD. THE DURALOC CUP WA REMOVED WITH THE ZIMMER CUP OUT AND THE PATIENT WAS REVISED USING PRIMARY IMPLANTS. THE SURGEON CHOSE A METAL HEAD AND A POLY LINER. HE WAS ALSO GIVEN AN OPTION OF ANOTHER MORE CURRENT CERAMIC ON CERAMIC OPTION BUT DECIDED AGAINST IT. THEY TRIED TO FIND WHY THE POLY WAS NOT AVAILABLE, THEY SPOKE WITH THE AREA VICE PRESIDENT. HE WAS ABLE TO FIND OUT THAT
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; Not Applicable; Pain
MAUDE report 7211791 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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