Freedom® Hip System 11-107019Recalls & 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
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304203471), received between Dec 9, 2021 and Jun 9, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (3 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation3
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 9, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE FREEDOM RINGLOC AND HEAD WERE REVISED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 25449063 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT HAD PRIMARY HIP ARTHROPLASTY AND WAS IMPLANTED WITH ZIMMER BIOMET PRODUCTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ONE (1) YEAR POST IMPLANTATION, AND THE HEAD AND LINER WERE EXPLANTED. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ADDITIONAL REVISION SURGERY DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE LINER WAS EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22495952 ↗InjuryJun 6, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22157359 ↗DeathDec 9, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12967428 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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