PROFEMUR® PRGLCM04Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · PROFEMUR® GLADIATOR® CEMENTED STEM SZ 4 · Class 2 · Implant
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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 M684PRGLCM041), received between May 19, 2020 and Aug 29, 2021 — classified as 4 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Loss of Osseointegration2
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Information2
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 29, 2021Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
SADE # (B)(4). ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN AND LOOSENING. TROCHANTERIC NON-UNION DUE TO INADEQUATE REATTACHMENT AND OR EARLY WEIGHT BEARING. HE HAS HAD LACK OF INGROWTH OF THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT. OPERATIVE SIDE: RIGHT. THE DYNASTY BIOFAM SHELL, DYNASTY A-CLASS POLYLINER, AND SCREWS WERE REVISED. COMPONENTS NOT REVISED: PRODUCT NAME: PROFEMUR® NECK A/R 8DG SHORT COBALT CHROME CATALOG NUMBER: PHAC1232 LOT NUMBER: 1407107. PRODUCT NAME: PROFEMUR® GLADIATOR® CEMENTED STEM SZ 4 CATALOG NUMBER: RGLCM04 LOT NUMBER: 1453286. PRODUCT NAME: CONSERVE® A-CLASS® BFH® HEAD SHORT NECK 36MM CATALOG NUMBER: 38AM3604 LOT NUMBER: 1452346.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 12381673 ↗InjuryJun 25, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
SAE # (B)(4): ALLEGEDLY, THE PATIENT HAD A LUXATION OF THE RIGHT HIP WITH PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. JOINT REDUCTION PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2017. SAE # (B)(4): ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT SAT ON THE SOFA. WHEN LIFTING THE RIGHT LEG, THE HIP LUXATED. RECOVERED AFTER REMOVING HEAD AND MODULAR NECK OF THE RIGHT HIP. (B)(6) CASE NUMBER: (B)(4).
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 12071326 ↗InjurySep 7, 2020Use of Device Problem; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Use of Device Problem; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ALLEGEDLY, PATIENT WAS SQUATTING WHICH LEAD OUT A LUXATION OF THE IMPLANTED HIP; LATER IT COULD BE REPOSITIONED BY CLOSED REPOSITION.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10499540 ↗InjuryMay 19, 2020Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration
ALLEGEDLY, REVISED DUE TO TOTAL ASEPTIC LOOSENING.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10072314 ↗
Other Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 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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