PROCOTYL PHA04418Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · FEMORAL HEAD BIOLOX DELTA CERAMIC 12/14 - 36 L · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 19
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 18
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 19 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI M684PHA044181), received between Feb 13, 2018 and Jun 28, 2024 — classified as 18 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (8 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 Dislocated8
- Insufficient Device Problem Information6
- Particulates2
- Break1
- Corroded1
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
- Malposition of Device1
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information6
- No Information4
- Unspecified Infection4
- Metal Related Pathology3
- Pain2
- Joint Dislocation1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
Recent adverse event reports
The 19 most recent of 19 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 28, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. SRNJR NUMBER: (B)(6). SIDE: R. GENDER: F. NON MPO REVISED PRODUCTS: PRODUCT ID: PT106056, REGEN/RNGLC+ MULTI 56MM SZ 24. LOT: UNKNOWN. QTY: 1. PRODUCT ID: EP043654, E1 ABT STANDARD ACETAB LINER 36/54MM (SZ 24). LOT: UNKNOWN. QTY: 1.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 19638743 ↗InjuryApr 29, 2024Break; Corroded; Break; Corroded
ALLEGEDLY, REVISION SURGERY WAS NECESSARY BECAUSE THE DEVICE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AT THE HEAD-NECK JUNCTION AND NECK-STEM JUNCTION. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE FRACTURE AT THE STEM AND MODULAR NECK JUNCTION, METALLOSIS, TISSUE REACTION, PSEUDOTUMOR, PAIN, LOSS OF MOBILITY AND CORROSION.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Metal Related Pathology; Pain
MAUDE report 19203377 ↗InjuryFeb 27, 2024Malposition of Device; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Malposition of Device; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, MALALIGNMENT ? SOCKET/DISLOCATION/SUBLUXATION. SIDE: L. REVISION NJR: (B)(6). GENDER: M. EXPLANTED: ACETABULAR CUP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18792361 ↗InjuryNov 13, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT INFECTED WITH STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 18120753 ↗InjuryAug 21, 2023Mechanical Jam; Naturally Worn; Mechanical Jam; Naturally Worn
ALLEGEDLY, AN INFO RECEIVED FROM LOCAL SALES REP THAT A CURIOUS FREQUENCY OF REVISIONS (TWO DONE EARLY 2023, AND OTHER TWO SCHEDULED FOR NEXT (B)(6) 2023 IN TWO HOSPITALS) OF DYNASTY A-CLASS LINERS DUE TO HIGH WEAR RATE AFTER 6 TO 8 YRS POST OP. NO ENOUGH INFO AVAILABLE REGARDING THE ALREADY-DONE REVISIONS, WE WILL COLLECT INFO AND EXPLANTS FROM THE SCHEDULED ONES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 07/18/2023: ALLEGEDLY, FROM MY EARLY INVESTIGATION OF THE THIRD LINER EXPLANT, IT SEEMED MUCH MORE A LOCKING MECHANISM ISSUE THAN WEAR, AS THE LINER DOES NOT LOOK THINNED OUT, AND THE FEMORAL HEAD SHOWED A BLACK MARK DEMONSTRATING FRICTION AGAINST THE CUP, WHICH MIGHT MEAN THAT THE LINER FLIPPED INTO THE CUP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17584312 ↗InjuryApr 12, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION/SUBLUXATION. REVISION NJR NUMBER: 4537592. SIDE: L. PRIMARY ASA: P1 - FIT AND HEALTHY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16725677 ↗InjuryFeb 16, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, HEAD REVISED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. MPO IMPLANTED DEVICE: PRODUCT ID: PHA04416 FEMORAL HEAD BIOLOX DELTA CERAMIC 12/14 - 36 M/ LOT NUMBER: 1715181/ QTY: 1.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16386160 ↗InjuryNov 14, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT DISLOCATED 1-2 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY THE SOFT TISSUES WERE VERY LAX REQUIRED ZIMMER CONSTRAINED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 15788704 ↗InjuryNov 7, 2022Particulates
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO ADVERSE SOFT TISSUE REACTION TO PARTICULATE DEBRIS REVISION NJR NUMBER: (B)(4). SIDE:R. PRIMARY ASA: P1 - FIT AND HEALTHY.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 15743382 ↗InjuryOct 19, 2022Particulates
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO ADVERSE SOFT TISSUE REACTION TO PARTICULATE DEBRIS REVISION NJR NUMBER: (B)(4). SIDE:R. PRIMARY ASA: P2 - MILD DISEASE NOT INCAPACITATING.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 15633157 ↗InjurySep 3, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, A PATIENT WAS REVISED FOR DISLOCATION. COMPONENTS NOT REVISED: PRODUCT NAME: PROFEMUR® R GRIT BLASTED PROX BODY SMALL PART ID: PPW39102. PRODUCT NAME: PROFEMUR® ROUGHENED DISTAL STEM, TAPERED PART ID: PPW38046.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12422197 ↗InjuryAug 30, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, A PATIENT WAS REVISED FOR DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12389097 ↗InjuryNov 26, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT DISLOCATED THE DAY AFTER SURGERY. THE SURGEON FELT THAT THE REASON FOR THE DISLOCATION WAS A "LACK OF TENSION", OR OFFSET. THIS WAS RESOLVED WITH A BIGGER STEM, CREATING MORE OFFSET, AND USING THE VARUS OPTION, PLUS A LONGER HEAD. THE SURGEON PUTS THIS DOWN TO SURGEON ERROR. ALSO, THE DIGITAL TEMPLATING SYSTEM WAS NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE THE OPERATION WITH FURTHER COMPLICATED MATTERS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 11/16/2020: ADDING COMPONENTS NOT REVISED, PATIENT INFORMATION AND INCIDENT CODE: COMPONENTS NOT REVISED: PROCOTYL L BEADED AND HA COATED CUP SIZE 54MM / PRODUCT ID: PHA06264 / LOT NO: 1802480. RIM-LOCK BIOLOX DELTA CERAMIC LINER 36MM ID GROUP E / PRODUCT ID: PHA04510 / LOT NO: 1819068.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10911459 ↗InjuryOct 30, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION , SUBLUXATION AND MALALIGNMENT STEM. REVISION NJR NUMBER: 4502611. SIDE:R . PRIMARY ASA: P2 - MILD DISEASE NOT INCAPACITATING. NO INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR STEM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 10/08/2020 FROM (B)(6): ADDING A NEW INCIDENT FOR THE STEM WITH PARTIAL PRODUCT INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 11/09/2020 FROM (B)(6) : ADDING STEM PRODUCT NUMBER AND LOT BATCH. MHRA REFERENCE NO: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10765453 ↗InjuryAug 23, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8927772 ↗MalfunctionAug 1, 2019Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO SEPTIC LOOSENING.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 8852276 ↗InjuryAug 1, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN WITHOUT LOOSENING. PRODUCT NOT REVISED: ACETABULAR CUP "PROCOTYL® L" BEADED COATED S.54 GROUP E, CATALOG # PHA0-6214, LOT # 10746483501, QTY 1. RIM-LOCK BIOLOX DELTA CERAMIC LINER 36 GROUP E, CATALOG # PHA04510, LOT # X10473186, QTY 1.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 8850329 ↗InjuryMay 30, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION (RIGHT). REVISION NJR NUMBER: (B)(6). PRIMARY ASA: P2 - MILD DISEASE NOT INCAPACITATING.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 8656100 ↗InjuryFeb 13, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO CHRONIC DISLOCATION. ALL COMPONENTS REVISED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 7266412 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.