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CONSERVE® 38AC3600Recalls & reported problems

Microport Orthopedics Inc. · CONSERVE® TOTAL A-CLASS® 36MM FEMORAL HEAD · Class 3 · Implant

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 M68438AC36001), received between Feb 21, 2020 and Apr 5, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (1 report).

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

  • Corroded1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Material Disintegration1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Pain2
  • Metal Related Pathology1
  • Reaction1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryApr 5, 2023Corroded; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Naturally Worn; Corroded; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Naturally Worn

    ALLEGEDLY, PLAINTIFF UNDERWENT A RIGHT-SIDED REVISION OF THE ACETABULAR LINER/FEMORAL HEAD AND NECK. THE PROFEMUR TOTAL HIP SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION RELATED ADVERSE TISSUE REACTIONS AND THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SURGICALLY REMOVED, PLAINTIFF PRESENTED PAIN AND DISASSOCIATION OF THE ACETABULAR POLUETHYLENE COMPONENT WITHOUT DISLOCATION, MODULAR HEAD (PHAC1202) AND COBALT CHROME HEAD (26000025) WERE IMPLANTED. PRODUCTS NOT REVISED: PRODUCT ID: 18080303, CANCELLOUS SELF-TAPPING 6.5MM BONE SCREW 3.0CM LENGTH, LOT: 1558083, QTY: 1. PRODUCT ID: PPW38372, PROFEMUR® 115MM STRAIGHT FULLY COATED CYL/PS SZ 12, LOT: 1571390, QTY: 1. PRODUCT ID: PPW38354, "PROFEMUR® R" PROX BODY PLASMA SPRAY X-SMALL MODULAR LOT: 1562181, QTY: 1. PRODUCT ID: DSBFGE54, DYNASTY® BF SHELL 54MM GROUP E LOT: 1565510, QTY: 1 PRODUCT ID: 18080303, CANCELLOUS SELF-TAPPING 6.5MM BONE SCREW 3.0CM LENGTH LOT: 1558084, QTY: 1.

    Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology; Pain

    MAUDE report 16685749 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 21, 2020Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration

    ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT PRESENTED ELEVATED COBALT ION LEVELS AND PAIN. THE DEVICE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AT THE NECK-STEM JUNCTION OF THE DEVICE, CORROSION ON THE OBLONG TAPER WHERE THE NECK WAS SEATED IN THE POCKET OF THE PROFEMUR TITANIUM STEM, WHICH CAUSED ADDUCTOR DAMAGE, SOFT TISSUE REACTION AND PSEUDOTUMOR REACTION. DURING THE REVISION THE SURGEON REMOVED THE FAILED COMPONENTS OF THE PROFEMUR TOTAL HIP SYSTEM.

    Patient problems: Pain; Reaction

    MAUDE report 9739206 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.