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ORTHOPEDIC SALVAGE SYSTEM (OSS) 150478Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of ORTHOPEDIC SALVAGE SYSTEM (OSS) (8)

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304010949), received between Mar 5, 2021 and Aug 3, 2023 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Pain2
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
  • Bacterial Infection1
  • Damage to Ligament(s)1
  • Impaired Healing1
  • Insufficient Information1
  • Joint Laxity1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 3, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL KNEE SURGERY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH LEFT KNEE PAIN AND INSTABILITY APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS POSTOP AND UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY. THE BEARING AND BUSHING KIT WERE REVISED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Joint Laxity; Pain

    MAUDE report 17452221 ↗
  • InjuryApr 23, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

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

    Patient problems: Damage to Ligament(s); Impaired Healing; Pain

    MAUDE report 11716206 ↗
  • InjuryMar 5, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE. ABOUT ONE MONTH LATER, THE PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE ER WITH SIGNS OF INFECTION AND A REVISION OF BOTH FEMORAL AND TIBIAL COMPONENTS FROM THE RIGHT DISTAL FEMUR TOOK PLACE WITH AN I & D AND PLACEMENT OF WOUND VAC DUE TO INFECTION. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE PATIENT RETURNED TO THE OR FOR A PLANNED DEBRIDEMENT TO MINIMIZE BACTERIAL BURDEN. THE PATIENT THEN RETURNED TO THE OR TWO DAYS LATER FOR THE 2ND STAGE OF REVISION WHICH INCLUDED REMOVAL OF ANTIBIOTIC DELIVERY DEVICE WITH REIMPLANTATION AND REVISION OF TIBIAL COMPONENT, RIGHT DISTAL REMOVAL REPLACEMENT WITH HINGED COMPONENT MECHANISM AS WELL AS EXCISIONAL DEBRIDEMENT OF MUSCLE, SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE. THE PATIENT REQUIRED PLASTIC SURGEON FOR THE COMPLEXITY OF THE WOUND. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Bacterial Infection; Insufficient Information; Necrosis; Sepsis; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 11423294 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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
  • 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-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

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