Profemur PHA01242Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · PROFEMUR NECK 15DG A/R SHORT · Class 3 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 M684PHA012421), received between Mar 26, 2020 and Feb 7, 2022 — 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
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
Patient problems
- No Information1
- Pain1
- Unequal Limb Length1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 7, 2022Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
ALLEGEDLY, THE NECK AND HEAD WERE REPLACED FOR LEG LENGTH CORRECTION. ADDITIONALLY, RE-SUBSTITUTION OF CUP DUE TO LOOSENING OF ANOTHER COMPANY'S CUP. MPO'S TL SIZE 1 STEM SIDE WAS FINE. (B)(4).
Patient problems: Unequal Limb Length
MAUDE report 13472151 ↗InjurySep 9, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT COMPLAINED OF PAIN AND VISITED THE CLINIC ON AUG 6TH. THE X-RAY IMAGE SUGGESTED A DISLOCATION AND DISASSOCIATION. DUE TO DISLOCATION/DISASSOCIATION, REVISION THA WAS PERFORMED. STEM WAS NOT REVISED. THE NECK, HEAD AND CUP WERE REVISED. THA IS CARRIED OUT WITH OTHER COMPANIES G7 CUPS. (B)(4). PHYSICIAN'S FINDINGS; ''THE X-RAY SEEMED TO HAVE CLEARLY TURNED OUT, BUT SINCE IT HAD RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE, IT WAS SAID THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY THIS TIME TO PROPOSE AN ACTUAL PRODUCT SURVEY.''
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 12451121 ↗InjuryMar 26, 2020Corroded; Corroded
ALLEGEDLY THE IMPLANTS GENERATE METAL DEBRIS, CORROSION AND METAL IONS, WHICH CAUSE DANGEROUSLY ELEVATED BLOOD LEVELS OF COCR IONS ADVERSE TISSUE REACTIONS, PSEUDOTUMORS, NECROSIS, BONE LOSS .
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 9882585 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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