Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-02-02Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control

  EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36H, REF: 942-01-36H; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36J, REF: 942-01-36J; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 40G, REF: 942-01-40G; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 32C, REF: 942-01-32C

  942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery.

• 2025-11-03Open, ClassifiedLabeling mix-ups

  Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 44 mm O.D., Size F, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031012; semi constrained hip prosthesis

  Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two (2) lots of the Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Bearing due to a commingle. The outer package is labeled as a Size F 44 mm, however, the implant inside the package is a Size G 46 mm, and vice versa.

• 2025-11-03Open, ClassifiedLabeling mix-ups

  Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 46 mm O.D., Size G, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031013; semi constrained hip prosthesis

  Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two (2) lots of the Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Bearing due to a commingle. The outer package is labeled as a Size F 44 mm, however, the implant inside the package is a Size G 46 mm, and vice versa.

• 2025-10-14Open, ClassifiedPackage design/selection

  BioPro Femoral Head (Metal 22, 28, 32, 36, 40) cobalt chromium and ceramic heads Part ID/Description: 18593 HEAD FEMORAL 22MM -3 18594 HEAD FEMORAL 22MM +0 19003 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM-6 19004 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM-3 19005 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+0 19006 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+3 19007 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+6 19008 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+9 19053 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM -3 19054 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +0 19055 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +3 19056 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +6 19057 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +9 19130 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM-6 19131 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM-3 19132 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM+0 19133 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM +3 19134 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM+6 19135 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM +9

  Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.

• 2025-10-14Open, ClassifiedPackage design/selection

  BioPro Endo Head (Metal uni-polar, 38-55) Product Number/Description 10179 ENDO MD 38 10180 ENDO MD 41 10181 ENDO MD 43 10182 ENDO MD 45 10183 ENDO MD 47 10184 ENDO MD 49 10185 ENDO MD 51 10186 ENDO MD 53 10187 ENDO MD 55 10188 ENDO SH 38 10189 ENDO SH 41 10190 ENDO SH 43 10191 ENDO SH 45 10192 ENDO SH 47 10193 ENDO SH 49 10194 ENDO SH 51 10195 ENDO SH 53 10196 ENDO SH 55

  Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.

• 2025-07-21Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Brand Name: EMPOWR Dual Mobility" Product Name: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD40 Model/Catalog Number: 952-28-40E Software Version: NA Product Description: The EMPOWR Dual Mobility" system is compatible with the EMPOWR Acetabular system, 28mm femoral heads and all hip stems Component: NA

  Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. Issued discovered via a customer complaint.

• 2025-07-21Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Brand Name: EMPOWR Dual Mobility" Product Name: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD42 Model/Catalog Number: 952-28-42F Software Version: NA Product Description: The EMPOWR Dual Mobility" system is compatible with the EMPOWR Acetabular system, 28mm femoral heads and all hip stems Component: NA

  Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. Issued discovered via a customer complaint.

• 2025-04-15Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control

  restor3d Cordera Hip System. ACETABULAR LINER GRP C 36MM LIP. Model Number: HDL-060-C22L-000101 Acetabular Liner for Cordera Hip System

  The hip cup liner that was packaged with the incorrect labeling. HDL-060-C22S-000101 from Lot 1788258 contained a hooded liner, but it was labeled to have a standard liner.

• 2025-02-12Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Alteon XLE Item Number / Product Description: 140-22-70 NV EHXL NTL LNR G00 22MM 140-28-50 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G0 28MM 140-28-51 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G1 28MM 140-28-52 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G228MM 140-32-51 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G132MM 140-32-52 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G232MM 140-32-53 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G332MM 140-32-54 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G4 32MM 140-32-55 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G5 32MM 140-36-52 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G2 36MM 140-36-53 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G336MM 140-36-54 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G4 36MM 140-36-55 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G5 36MM 140-40-53 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G3 40MM 140-40-54 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G4 40MM 140-40-55 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G5 40MM 142-22-68 NV EHXL ALPLNR G00 22MM 142-22-70 NV EHXL LIPLNR G00 22MM 142-28-50 NV EHXL LIP LNR G0 28MM 142-28-51 NV EHXL LIP LNR G1 28MM 142-28-52 NV EHXL LIP LNR G2 28MM 142-28-60 NV EHXL ALIPLNR G0 28MM 142-28-61 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G1 28MM 142-28-62 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G2 28MM 142-32-51 NV EHXL LIP LNR G1 32MM 142-32-52 NV EHXL LIP LNR G2 32MM 142-32-53 NV EHXL LIP LNR G3 32MM 142-32-54 NV EHXL LIP LNR G4 32MM 142-32-55 NV EHXL LIP LNR G5 32MM 142-32-61 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G1 32MM 142-32-62 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G2 32MM 142-32-63 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G3 32MM 142-32-64 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G4 32MM 142-32-65 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G5 32MM 142-36-52 NV EHXL LIP LNR G2 36MM 142-36-53 NV EHXL LIP LNR G3 36MM 142-36-54 NV EHXL LIP LNR G4 36MM 142-36-55 NV EHXL LIP LNR G5 36MM 142-36-62 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G2 36MM 142-36-63 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G3 36MM 142-36-64 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G4 36MM 142-36-65 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G5 36MM 142-40-53 NV EHXL LIP LNR G3 40MM 142-40-54 NV EHXL LIP LNR G4 40MM 142-40-55 NV EHXL LIP LNR G5 40MM 142-40-63 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G3 40MM 142-40-64 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G4 40MM 142-40-65 NV EHXL ALIP LNR G5 40MM 146-22-70 NV EHXL LATLNR G00 22MM 146-28-51 NV EHXL LAT LNR G1 28MM 146-32-51 NV EHXL LAT LNR G1 32MM 146-32-52 NV EHXL LAT LNR G2 32MM 146-32-53 NV EHXL LAT LNR G3 32MM 146-32-54 NV EHXL LAT LNR G4 32MM 146-32-55 NV EHXL LAT LNR G5 32MM 146-36-52 NV EHXL LAT LNR G2 36MM 146-36-53 NV EHXL LAT LNR G3 36MM 146-36-54 NV EHXL LAT LNR G4 36MM 146-36-55 NV EHXL LAT LNR G5 36MM 146-40-53 NV EHXL LAT LNR G3 40MM 146-40-54 NV EHXL LAT LNR G4 40MM 146-40-55 NV EHXL LAT LNR G5 40MM 148-32-51 NV EHXL 10 LNR G1 32MM 148-36-52 NV EHXL 10 LNR G2 36MM 148-36-53 NV EHXL 10 LNR G3 36MM 148-36-54 NV EHXL 10 LNR G4 36MM 148-36-55 NV EHXL 10 LNR G5 36MM 148-40-53 NV EHXL 10 LNR G3 40MM 148-40-54 NV EHXL 10 LNR G4 40MM 148-40-55 NV EHXL 10 LNR G5 40MM All Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip, and for treatment of proximal femoral fractures where prosthetic replacement is determined by the surgeon as the preferred treatment.

  Due to the lack of the Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) barrier layer.

• 2024-11-18Open, ClassifiedMixed-up of materials/components

  NovoHip Biolox Ball Head 32mmL Ref: 1345-2803 NovoHip Total Hip System - NovoHip Total Hip System is a non-cemented hip prosthesis that consists of a 4-part total hip replacement system including femoral stem, femoral head, acetabular poly liner, and acetabular metal (or shell) components.

  Mislabeled: Packaged in a box labeled as 32 long but containing a 28 long head by physical marking, may result in joint instability if implanted