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Novation 148-36-52Recalls & reported problems

Exactech, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Novation (184)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862537904), received between Jul 2, 2024 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deformation Due to Compressive Stress” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K173583); 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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Dec 31, 2024Class IIOpen, Classified

    Due to the lack of the Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) barrier layer.

    Z-1166-2025 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • Joint Dislocation1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJan 23, 2026Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 66 YO FEMALE PATIENT, WHO HAD AN INITIAL RIGHT HIP IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2015, AND WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2023, UNDERWENT A SECOND REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023. THE PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE SURGEON DUE TO A DISLOCATION. THEY UNDERWENT A TOTAL HIP ACETABULAR REVISION USING DJO DUAL MOBILITY. THE PATIENT FEMORAL HEAD WAS REPLACED WITH A SLEEVE AND A NEW HEAD TO MATCH THE DJO DUAL MOBILITY. THERE WERE NO DEVICE BREAKAGES REPORTED. THERE WAS A 15-TO-30-MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY DURING THE PROCEDURE WITH NO ADVERSE EVENT TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT. THE PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. X-RAYS AND DEVICE IMAGES WERE PROVIDED. NO DEVICE RETURNS ANTICIPATED BECAUSE THEY WERE SENT TO THE LAB AND LEGAL AT THE HOSPITAL. THIS IS 1 OF 2 REPORTS FOR THIS CASE.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 24171747 ↗
  • InjuryJul 2, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED VIA LEGAL DOCUMENTATION THAT APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTHS AFTER A LEFT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS PROSTHESIS WEAR. NO FURTHER ISSUES OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19655967 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K173583. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1165-2025 · Dec 31, 2024 · Open, Classified
    AcuMatch XLE Item Number / Product Description: 140-28-27 AM EHXL 0 LNR G 28MM 140-32-27 AM EHXL 0 LNR G 32MM 140-32-28 AM EHXL 0 LNR H 32MM 140-28-29 AM EHXL 0 LNR J 28MM 140-32-2
  • Z-0577-2024 · Nov 21, 2023 · Open, Classified
    AcuMatch Hip System, Catalog Number 142-32-27

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