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CONSERVE® 38AC4400Recalls & reported problems

Microport Orthopedics Inc. · CONSERVE® TOTAL A-CLASS® 44MM FEMORAL HEAD · Class 3 · 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 M68438AC44001), received between Jun 5, 2019 and Jun 2, 2023 — classified as 3 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
  • Material Disintegration1
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • Pain2
  • Metal Related Pathology1
  • Reaction1
  • Tissue Damage1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 2, 2023Corroded; Corroded

    ALLEGEDLY, 80% TEAR OF GLUTEUS MEDIUS WITH FIBERS REMAINING OVER ANTERIOR EDGE OF GREATER TROCHANTER, BALD REMAINDER OF GREATER TROCHANTER. TRUNNIOSIS WITH BURNISHING OF THE FEMORAL SHORT NECK TRUNNION AT BOTH THE HEAD AND PROXIMAL BODY INTERFACES. STABLE ACETABULAR, FEMORAL COMPONENTS. YELLOW CLEAR SEROUS JOINT FLUID, SENT FOR CELL COUNT, CULTURE. PSEUDOTUMOR OVER GREATER TROCHANTER SENT TO PATHOLOGY. PAIN, CORROSION AND SUSPECTED METALLOSIS. NON REVISED PRODUCTS: PRODUCT ID: SPHS8000 PROFEMUR® R 135MM.STEM SIZE 10 MTS.FINISH STRAIGHT/TAPER/ LOT NO.: 07493194/ QTY: 1.

    Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology; Pain

    MAUDE report 17049526 ↗
  • InjuryDec 30, 2020Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    ALLEGEDLY, THE NECK SLEEVE AND HEAD CAME OUT AS ONE DURING EXPLANT SURGERY AND NECK TRUNNION WAS BLACK. LEFT HIP. HEAD AND NECKS WERE REPLACED. COMPONENTS NOT REVISED: CONSERVE® PLUS CUP PRODUCT NUMBER 38024450 LOT NUMBER 029783710. PROFEMUR® PLASMA Z STEM PRODUCT NUMBER PHA00262 LOT NUMBER 049943762.

    Patient problems: Tissue Damage

    MAUDE report 11095357 ↗
  • InjuryJun 5, 2019Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration

    ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO MOM COMPLICATIONS: PAIN; HIGH COCR LEVELS. (RIGHT). HEAD, SLEEVE AND NECK WERE EXPLANTED. STRYKER DUAL MOBILITY WAS USED WITH OUR LONG 28MM CERAMIC HEAD AND A SHORT MODULAR NECK (VV8) WAS IMPLANTED.

    Patient problems: Pain; Reaction

    MAUDE report 8670673 ↗

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