Novation 186-01-50Recalls & reported problems
Exactech, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Novation (184)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862038760), received between Nov 5, 2019 and Apr 29, 2026 — classified as 8 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth3
- Defective Device1
- Loss of Osseointegration1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant3
- Osteolysis2
- Pain2
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Aseptic loosening1
- Insufficient Information1
- Metal Related Pathology1
- No Code Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 29, 2026Loss of Osseointegration
AS REPORTED, APPROXIMATELY 5.5 YEARS POST INITIAL LEFT SIDE THA, THE 75 Y/O FEMALE PATIENT HAD A REVISION DUE TO POLY LINER AND ACETABULAR CUP FAILURE. THE HEAD, LINER, CUP, AND SCREW WERE REMOVED. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON, THE PATIENT HAD SIGNIFICANT ACETABULAR BONE LOSS FROM OSTEOLYSIS DUE TO THE POLY DEBRIS FOUND WITHIN THE JOINT. THE CUP IMPLANT WAS LOOSE. THE PATIENT REQUIRED A MULTI-HOLE CAGED ACETABULAR IMPLANT FROM COMPETITORS TO REPLACE THEIR ACETABULUM AT THAT TIME. A MULTI-HOLE CAGE IMPLANT WITH SCREWS WAS PLACED AND A LINER WAS PLACED WITHIN THAT. THE HEAD WAS REPLACED WITH THE -3.5 SLEEVE ADAPTOR AND 28MM HEAD FROM EXACTECH. SALES REP WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN X-RAYS OR PHOTOS. THE DEVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT INFORMATION PROVIDED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT AT THE INITIAL REVISION SURGERY THE LINER WAS IN PIECES, IT SHOWED SIGNIFICANT WEAR. THIS IS 1 OF 2 REPORTS FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Osteolysis
MAUDE report 25033119 ↗InjuryFeb 16, 2026Naturally Worn
AS REPORTED, THIS PATIENT HAD A THA. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED COMPLICATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SEVERE PAIN, DIFFICULTY IN WALKING, METALLOSIS, AND A FRACTURED LINER. THE PATIENT THEN UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY, APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS, AFTER INITIAL IMPLANT. THERE IS NO OTHER PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC OR MEDICAL HISTORY AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO DEVICE RETURN. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Metal Related Pathology; Pain
MAUDE report 24349444 ↗InjuryMay 1, 2023Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
AS REPORTED, APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS POST INITIAL RIGHT THA, SURGEON PREFORMED AT RTHA AND DISCOVERED THAT THE NOVATION INTEGRIP CC CLUSTER SHELL IN HIS OPINION HAD NOT ACHIEVED PROPER FIXATION. A COMPETITOR'S CUP AND LINER WERE USED AS REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, AN EXACTECH CHROME COBALT HEAD WAS USED TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HEAD IMPLANT. THERE WAS NO BREAKAGE OF THE DEVICE OR SURGICAL DELAY/PROLONGATION. SALES REP WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN PHOTOS/X-RAYS. THE DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION DUE TO THE PRODUCT THAT WAS REMOVED WAS DISCARDED WITH BIOHAZARDS MATERIAL.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16843589 ↗InjuryNov 1, 2021Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
AS REPORTED, THIS (B)(6) Y/O MALE PATIENT HAD A REVISION DUE TO THA MASSIVE OSTEOLYSIS LOOSENING. DATE OF INITIAL IMPLANT IS UNKNOWN. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. THE DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12733946 ↗InjuryAug 18, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AS REPORTED, APPROXIMATELY 6 YRS POSTOP INITIAL RTHA, THIS 75 Y/O MALE PATIENT IS FOUND TO HAVE OSTEOLYSIS AND HAS NOT BEEN REVISED AT THIS POINT. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN REFERRED FOR POSSIBLE REVISION.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 12338754 ↗InjuryMar 10, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AS REPORTED, APPROXIMATELY 19 MONTHS POSTOP THE INITIAL RIGHT HIP THA, THIS (B)(6) Y/O FEMALE PATIENT HAD A TOTAL HIP PROSTHESIS REMOVED AND REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO A COMPETITOR¿S COMPONENTS. THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION DUE TO HOSPITAL KEPT THE DEVICES. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 11454272 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2021Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
AS REPORTED, APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS POSTOP THE INITIAL RIGHT THA, THE (B)(6) Y/O FEMALE PATIENT WAS HAVING HER RIGHT FEMORAL HEAD AND POLY EXCHANGED. THE PATIENT WAS HAVING GROIN PAIN. THE HIP WAS DISLOCATED, AND THE FEMORAL HEAD WAS REMOVED. THE STEM WAS CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE WELL FIXED. ATTENTION WAS TURNED TO THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT. DURING ATTEMPTED REMOVAL OF THE POLY LINER, THE CUP WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE AND WAS REMOVED. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A NEW CUP, A NEW EXTENDED COVERAGE LINER, AND FEMORAL HEAD WITH A +7 SLEEVE. A 15-30-MINUTE DELAY WAS CAUSED; HOWEVER, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EVENTS AS A RESULT OF THE SURGICAL DELAY/PROLONGATION. THE PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. THE DEVICES WILL BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 11374543 ↗InjuryNov 5, 2019Defective Device; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
INDEX SURGERY: (B)(6) 2014. THE PATIENT CALLED EXACTECH ASKING IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON HER IMPLANTED DEVICES. SHE IS PENDING A REVISION ON (B)(6) BECAUSE HER CUP OR LINER HAS GONE BAD. UPDATE: (B)(6) 2020: PATIENT WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2019 DUE TO REASON NOT REPORTED. CONCOMITANT DEVICES: BIOLOX DELTA FEMORAL HEAD 28MM OD, -3.5MM (CN: 170-28-93; SN: (B)(6)) NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 28MM ID, GROUP 1 (CN: 130-28-51; SN: (B)(6))
Patient problems: No Code Available; No Information
MAUDE report 9278727 ↗
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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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