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INSTRUMENTRecalls & reported problems across all models

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · 131 models in the FDA device registry

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

6 open recalls name at least one INSTRUMENT model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
290
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
52
Recalls
7

We found 131 models of INSTRUMENT by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 290 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jan 5, 2017 and Apr 21, 2026 — classified as 52 injuries, 238 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (140 reports).

7 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 6 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Reports received per month, all models

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 2 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 3 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 2 reportsAug 2024: 4 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 3 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 2 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 5 reportsDec 2025: 10 reportsJan 2026: 2 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 2 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202610
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

INSTRUMENT recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

  1. May 23, 2024Open, Classified

    The design of the HRIS Storage & Sterilization Case and Tray P/N 6210-9-900 and the Gray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case P/N 6210-9-910 may lead to misuse of the Gray Revision Instruments including re-use and re-sterilization of the single-use, sterile-packaged instruments.

    Z-2153-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  2. May 23, 2024Open, Classified

    The design of the HRIS Storage & Sterilization Case and Tray P/N 6210-9-900 and the Gray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case P/N 6210-9-910 may lead to misuse of the Gray Revision Instruments including re-use and re-sterilization of the single-use, sterile-packaged instruments.

    Z-2152-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  3. Dec 22, 2023Open, Classified

    Failed to meet the acceptance criteria for the seal integrity and/or package integrity testing for the Sterile Barrier Outer Pouch and the Protective Barrier Inner Pouch, compromising product sterility

    Z-1000-2024 · Root cause: Package design/selection · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  4. Dec 22, 2023Open, Classified

    Failed to meet the acceptance criteria for the seal integrity and/or package integrity testing for the Sterile Barrier Outer Pouch and the Protective Barrier Inner Pouch, compromising product sterility

    Z-0999-2024 · Root cause: Package design/selection · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  5. May 3, 2023Open, Classified

    The Exeter V40 Trial Head, catalog number 6364-8-026 (size 26mm, -3) may appear green, when it is meant to be a blue color. Green signifies a size 26mm, +3 Trial Head.

    Z-1921-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  6. Nov 24, 2021Open, Classified

    Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray may have been kitted with the Triathlon Cemented #1-3 Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013) instead of the Triathlon Pro #0-3 Cemented Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013Y) instrument can lead to delay in surgery or if used could lead to unintended bone preparation

    Z-0459-2022 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  7. Mar 5, 2021Terminated

    The posterior condyle of the Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide(s), sizes 1 through 8, (Left and Right) has the potential to fracture at the augment cut slot. This can occur in the Trial Cutting Guide packaging during transport or during impaction of the instrument in surgery.

    Z-1379-2021 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · names 16 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported INSTRUMENT problems

Device problems

  • Fracture140
  • Break56
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information18
  • Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare14
  • Difficult to Remove12
  • Material Fragmentation12
  • Delamination10
  • Crack9

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions117
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient72
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient53
  • No Patient Involvement22
  • Insufficient Information21
  • Injury17
  • Bone Fracture(s)14
  • Foreign Body In Patient10

INSTRUMENT models

131 models, 100 per page, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

Recent INSTRUMENT adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

Other Howmedica Osteonics Corp. products

All Howmedica Osteonics Corp. devices →

Sources and updates

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