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OSS™ Orthopedic Salvage System 150412Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of OSS Orthopedic Salvage System (76)

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304006485), received between Mar 18, 2022 and Aug 15, 2023 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (3 reports).

14 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K002757); 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

  • Unstable3
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant3
  • Insufficient Information1
  • Joint Dislocation1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 15, 2023Unstable; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Unstable; Patient Device Interaction Problem

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

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17552871 ↗
  • InjuryMay 9, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAS A SURGICAL HISTORY OF TIBIAL TUMOR RESECTIONS. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 16894379 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 16, 2023Unstable; Unstable

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO THE KNEE BEING UNSTABLE TO VARUS/VALGUS STRESS. THE BEARING AND BUSHINGS WERE REVISED, ALL OTHER IMPLANTS REMAINED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AS MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. AS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED, WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 16387082 ↗
  • InjuryMar 18, 2022Unstable; Unstable

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT KNEE REVISION APPROXIMATELY A YEAR POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 13804180 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K002757. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0623-2021 · Nov 25, 2020 · Terminated
    OSS Polyethylene Tibial Bushing, Item number 150476 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage.
  • Z-2147-2020 · Apr 17, 2020 · Terminated
    Knee Products: 150414 Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Tibial Bearing, 20 MM Standard - Product Usage: Knee prosthesis
  • Z-0590-2019 · Oct 10, 2018 · Terminated
    Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Porous Stem, Item No. 150394
  • Z-0303-2018 · Jun 5, 2017 · Terminated
    OSS CEMENTED IM STEM 12X150, model # 150366
  • Z-0417-2012 · Nov 1, 2011 · Terminated
    OSS INTERLOK BOWED IM STEM W/SCREW 14 MM X 150 MM TI 6AL 4V ALLOY. Hip and knee joint replacement prostheses intended for primary and revision joint arthroplasty for use in cement
  • Z-1527-2009 · May 19, 2009 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS FINN Proximal Femoral Trial 7 cm resection/left, stainless steel, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-472087. A non-powered, orthopedic manual surgical instrum
  • Z-1530-2009 · May 19, 2009 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS Elliptical Proximal Femoral Trial 7 cm, right provisional, stainless steel, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-472124. A non-powered, orthopedic manual surgic
  • Z-1531-2009 · May 19, 2009 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS Elliptical Proximal Femoral Trial 7 cm left provisional, stainless steel, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-472125. A non-powered, orthopedic manual surgical
  • Z-1526-2009 · May 19, 2009 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS FINN Proximal Femoral Trial 7 cm resection/right, stainless steel, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-472086. A non-powered, orthopedic manual surgical instru
  • Z-1529-2009 · May 19, 2009 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS Letson Proximal Femoral Trial 7 cm resection/left, stainless steel, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-472089. A non-powered, orthopedic manual surgical instr
  • Z-1528-2009 · May 19, 2009 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS Letson Proximal Femoral Trial 7 cm resection/right, stainless steel, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-472088. A non-powered, orthopedic manual surgical inst
  • Z-1879-2008 · May 15, 2008 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS Interlok IM Stem w/Screw, straight collar, 11 mm x 225 mm, TI6AL4V alloy, sterile, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 150490. Orthopedic implant intended as part
  • Z-1881-2008 · May 15, 2008 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS Interlok IM Stem w/Screw, straight collar, 15 mm x 225 mm, TI6AL4V alloy, sterile, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 150492. Orthopedic implant intended as part
  • Z-1880-2008 · May 15, 2008 · Terminated
    Biomet OSS Interlok IM Stem w/Screw, straight collar, 13 mm x 225 mm, TI6AL4V alloy, sterile, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 150491. Orthopedic implant intended as part

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