BIOMET KNEE SYSTEM 11-150842Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304005174), received between Nov 4, 2021 and Nov 4, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (1 report).

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K171054, K921182); 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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryNov 4, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 12752414 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K171054, K921182. 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