CONSERVE® 38014835Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · CONSERVE® BFH® HEAD 48MM LONG NECK · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI M684380148351), received between Mar 24, 2020 and Jun 19, 2023 — classified as 3 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Material Disintegration1
Patient problems
- Reaction2
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Metal Related Pathology1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 19, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, REMOVAL OF RIGHT TOTAL HIP PROSTHESIS FOR ASEPTIC MOBILIZATION OF STEM AND CUP; METALLOSIS BETWEEN THE HEAD AND THE MORSE CONE. THE IMPLANT OF THE NEW TOTAL RIGHT HIP PROSTHESIS IS REMOVED. NON MPO: ZIMMER CPT 12/14 STEM WITH 38MM OFFSET.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 17152118 ↗InjuryJul 29, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING STEM , LYSIS STEM AND ADVERSE SOFT TISSUE REACTION TO PARTICLE DEBRIS. REVISION NJR NUMBER: 4403221. SIDE:L. PRIMARY ASA: P2 - MILD DISEASE NOT INCAPACITATING. COMPONENT FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER : CPT HIP STEM 12/14 SIZE 2 130MM EXT PRODUCT ID 811400210 LOT ID 60468182.
Patient problems: Reaction
MAUDE report 10338084 ↗InjuryMar 24, 2020Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT SUFFERED PAIN, BODY IMPAIRMENT, DEBILITATING LACK OF MOBILITY AND HIGH LEVELS OF TOXIC METALS. LEFT SIDE.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Reaction
MAUDE report 9872069 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.