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Freedom® Hip System 11-107017Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Freedom Hip System (7)

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 00880304203457), received between May 20, 2022 and Jul 8, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).

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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem1

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation2
  • Insufficient Information1
  • Loss of Range of Motion1
  • Pain1
  • Unequal Limb Length1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJul 8, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING WORSENING LEFT HIP, GROIN, BUTTOCK AND THIGH PAIN, LIMITED DAILY ACTIVITIES, AND MILD LIMP STARTING APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION. THE PATIENT WAS ALSO NOTED TO HAVE SOME EDEMA TO THE FOOT. THE SURGEON PROVIDED A SHOE LIFT TO THE PATIENT FOR LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY AND PATIENT CONTINUED PHYSICAL THERAPY; HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT PROVIDE ANY RELIEF. THE SURGEON REFERRED THE PATIENT TO AN ORTHOTIST FOR A CUSTOM SHOE. PATIENT ALSO PROVIDED FLECTOR PATCH FOR PAIN.

    Patient problems: Pain; Unequal Limb Length

    MAUDE report 22435142 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 17, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT 4 PREVIOUS LEFT HIP REVISIONS WITHIN 14 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. SUBSEQUENTLY, THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A FIFTH REVISION APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS LATER DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE HEAD, LINER AND LOCKING RING WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 16395256 ↗
  • InjuryAug 10, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO A DISLOCATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 15200236 ↗
  • InjuryMay 20, 2022Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

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

    Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion

    MAUDE report 14461025 ↗

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