Profemur PHA01212Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 SHORT · Class 3 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI M684PHA012121), received between Feb 26, 2020 and Feb 8, 2024 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Break1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant1
- Insufficient Information1
- Metal Related Pathology1
- No Information1
- Osteolysis1
- Unequal Limb Length1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 8, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, INTRA-ARTICULAR METALLOSIS SECONDARY TO TRUNNION WEAR, OSTEOLYSIS, PSEUDOTUMOR AND PROXIMAL PERI-PROSTHETIC FRACTURE.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology; Osteolysis
MAUDE report 18672609 ↗InjurySep 1, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 02,SEP, 2021. ALLEGEDLY, A PATIENT WAS REVISED FOR DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12407239 ↗InjuryAug 30, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, A PATIENT WAS REVISED FOR DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12389033 ↗InjuryFeb 22, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
ALLEGEDLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY OF ABOUT 4MM ON THE RIGHT SIDE. RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES SHOWED POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF CUP AND STEM. THE REVISION WAS SCHEDULED TO REPLACE THE HEAD AND NECK AND POSSIBLY THE LINER. WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE NECK FROM THE STEM, IT COULD NOT BE SEPARATED. SO THE STEM WAS ALSO REMOVED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 02/02/2021: REVISED PART AND LOT NUMBERS WERE PROVIDED AS WELL AS THE REASON FOR REVISION, MOREOVER THE REVISION SURGERY DATE.
Patient problems: Unequal Limb Length
MAUDE report 11357805 ↗InjuryFeb 26, 2020Break; Break
ALLEGEDLY, THE PATIENT WENT TO EMERGENCY DUE TO A HIP DISLOCATION. THE X RAYS SHOWED THE FRACTURE NECK. AEMPS: PS/MRG/58073.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 9756699 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.