PROFEMUR® PRTL0023Recalls & reported problems
Microport Orthopedics Inc. · PROFEMUR® TL STEM SZ 3 · Class 2 · Implant
- 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 M684PRTL00231), received between Oct 1, 2019 and Apr 29, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (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
- Corroded2
- Break1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Pain2
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Metal Related Pathology1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
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 19203229 ↗InjuryOct 1, 2019Corroded; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Corroded; Insufficient Device Problem Information
(B)(4). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED PAIN IN R HIP INVESTIGATED VIA MRI, FOUND TO HAVE TWO LESIONS AT THE R HIP JOINT. (SEE ATTACHMENT).
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 9142781 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.