Alteon 01-010-21-4245Recalls & reported problems
Exactech, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Alteon (135)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862282156), received between Dec 30, 2025 and Jan 12, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries.
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 Problem2
Patient problems
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Periprosthetic fracture1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 12, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT CONVERSION FROM AN IMFEMORAL NAIL TO A LEFT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, DURING PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WEIGHT-BEARING, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A MIDSHAFT FEMORAL FRACTURE. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ATTEMPTED SURGERY THE DAY AFTER INITIAL IMPLANTATION WHICH HAD TO BE ABORTED DUE TO BLOOD LOSS. NO FURTHER PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THE REVISION WAS COMPLETED AT A LATER DATE.
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
MAUDE report 24035353 ↗InjuryDec 30, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT CONVERSION FROM AN IM FEMORAL NAIL TO A LEFT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, DURING PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WEIGHT-BEARING, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A MIDSHAFT FEMORAL FRACTURE. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY AND FRACTURE FIXATION APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AFTER INITIAL IMPLANTATION. NO FURTHER PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Periprosthetic fracture
MAUDE report 23929463 ↗
Other Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented devices
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- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented481 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death314 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-720Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death189 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 400-03-362Encore Medical, L.P. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented187 reports
- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 reports
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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