CONSERVE® 38NS0N35Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · CONSERVE® TOTAL SHORT NECK SLEEVE · Class 2 · Implant
All models of CONSERVE (74)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 M68438NS0N351), received between Feb 17, 2020 and May 19, 2021 — 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Material Disintegration1
Patient problems
- Pain3
- No Information1
- Reaction1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 19, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN AND INFECTION. COMPONENTS NOT REVISED: DYNASTY® BF SHELL PRIMARY 58MM GROUP G PRODUCT ID: DBFPGG58 LOT NUMBER: 1817132 PROFEMUR® PRESERVE CLASSIC SIZE 9 VARUS 8DG HIP STEM PRODUCT ID: PPRCLE09 LOT NUMBER: 1793809
Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 11849000 ↗InjuryMar 18, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, FOR UNKNOWN REASONS PATIENT RECEIVED A REVISION.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 9847344 ↗InjuryFeb 20, 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 9733128 ↗InjuryFeb 17, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO ELEVATED COBALT ION LEVELS, PAIN AND STIFFENS OF THE HIP. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE OBLONG TAPER OF MODULAR NECK WHERE IT SEATED IN THE POCKED OF THE TITANIUM STEM.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 9716991 ↗
Other Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented devices
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- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death314 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-720Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death189 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 400-03-362Encore Medical, L.P. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented187 reports
- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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