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BIOMET KNEE SYSTEM 11-150828Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Biomet Knee System (72)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304002432), received between Sep 9, 2019 and Sep 9, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K171054, K921182, K945028); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 9, 2019Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT EXPERIENCED KNEE DISLOCATION AND IMPLANT FRACTURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8975987 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K171054, K921182, K945028. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2149-2020 · Apr 17, 2020 · Terminated
    Knee Products: 155308 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 10 MM X 65 MM 155326 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 10 MM X 70 MM 155330 Knees AGC Knee S
  • Z-0938-2019 · Dec 21, 2018 · Terminated
    Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 34mm Item Number: 184766
  • Z-2289-2018 · May 24, 2018 · Terminated
    Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in knee joint replacement arthropla
  • Z-2177-2018 · May 18, 2018 · Terminated
    Biomet Modular Primary Tibial Tray Implants; Modular Interlok Primary Tray (size 75 mm); Item No. 141215; UDI: (01) 00880304005310 (17) 280306 (10) 385340 Product is used in Total
  • Z-2183-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, Part Number 183621 Intended for use in knee joint replacement procedures.
  • Z-0077-2008 · Jul 24, 2007 · Terminated
    Biomet Orthopedics DCM AGC Molded Tibial Component, 12 mm thick x 80 mm, UHMWPE/CO-CR-MO alloy, sterile; REF 155116.
  • Z-0076-2008 · Jul 24, 2007 · Terminated
    Biomet --DCM AGC Molded Tibial Implant (12 mm x 80 mm)--Biomet Orthopedics , Interlok finish/posterior stabilized, 12 mm thick x 80 mm wide, UHMWPE/CO-CR-MO alloy, sterile; REF 15

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