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Profemur PHA03146Recalls & reported problems

Microport Orthopedics Inc. · PROFEMUR E Hip Stem, Size 6 · Class 3 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 M684PHA031461), received between Dec 12, 2019 and Jan 13, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • No Information1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJan 13, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    ALLEGEDLY PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO CUP SEPTIC LOOSENING UPON REVISION METALLOSIS AND PURULENT MATERIAL WERE DETECTED AROUND THE COMPONENTS. ANTIBIOTIC SPACERS WERE IMPLANTED AND THEN REMOVED IN A FOLLOW UP SURGERY.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 9583712 ↗
  • InjuryDec 12, 2019Break; Break

    ALLEGEDLY, NECK FRACTURE AND PROXIMALLY FRACTURED STEM IN INTRAMEDULLARY SITUATION WITH ENDOSTEAL SUPPORT. NOT REVISED COMPONENTS: 38HA5258 CONSERVE PLUS HA CUP. UPDATE RECEIVED ON 12/03/2019. PATIENT SUFFERED HIGH LEVELS OF COBALT AND CHROMIUM.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 9460955 ↗

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