CONSERVE® 38014800Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · CONSERVE® BFH® HEAD 48MM MEDIUM NECK · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI M684380148001), received between Jun 26, 2019 and Apr 1, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Material Disintegration1
Patient problems
- Metal Related Pathology2
- Pain2
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 1, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY IN OR AROUND MARCH 2010, THERE WAS A CT REPORT WHICH IDENTIFIED A COLLECTION AROUND THE RIGHT HIP PROSTHESIS. IN NOVEMBER 2012, HIS RIGHT HAD AN MRI SCAN WHICH IDENTIFIED "VERY LARGE COLLECTION OVER THE RIGHT GREATER TROCHANTER. IT MEASURES 10CM IN THE LONG AXIS AND 4CM IN THE TRANSVERSE AXIS. AS THE COLLECTIVE APPROACHES THE HIP IT EXTENDS OVER THE ANTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREATER TROCHANGER TOWARDS THE ANTERIOR CAPSULE. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE RIGHT HIP IS GOING TO HAVE TO BE REVISED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM NJR RECEIVED ON 03/04/2024: ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO UNEXPLAINED PAIN / ADVERSE SOFT TISSUE REACTION TO PARTICULATE DEBRIS. REVISION NJR NUMBER: 1912830. SIDE: R. PRIMARY ASA: P2 - MILD DISEASE NOT INCAPACITATING.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology; Pain
MAUDE report 19012842 ↗InjuryDec 16, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO ADVERSE SOFT TISSUE REACTION TO PARTICULATE DEBRIS. SRNJR NUMBER: (B)(6). SIDE: L. FRASA: P1 - FIT AND HEALTHY.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 13018568 ↗InjuryMar 23, 2020Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT SUFFERED PAIN, BODY IMPAIRMENT, DEBILITATING LACK OF MOBILITY AND HIGH LEVELS OF TOXIC METALS. RIGHT SIDE.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Pain
MAUDE report 9869234 ↗InjuryJun 26, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. REVISION NJR NUMBER: (B)(4). SIDE: L. PRIMARY ASA: P2-MILD DISEASE NOT INCAPACITATING.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 8736694 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.