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Alteon 190-30-07Recalls & reported problems

Exactech, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Alteon (135)

Data updated Oct 16, 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 10885862321091), received between Feb 12, 2025 and Jul 22, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K162732); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
  • Positioning Problem1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 22, 2025Positioning Problem; Positioning Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL RIGHT THA APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AGO. IT WAS NOTED BY THE SURGEON THAT "FINAL STEM REMAINED 2 MM UP FROM INTENDED". NO FURTHER INTERVENTION OR PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS MALFUNCTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22570588 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 12, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 14 MONTHS AFTER A LEFT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS LOOSENING. NO FURTHER ISSUES OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. IMAGES WERE PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21364954 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K162732. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0538-2018 · Oct 9, 2017 · Terminated
    Alteon HA Femoral Stem, Press-Fit, Extended Offset, Cementless, HA Coated, Collared, Size 5 All Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals underg

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