EXPLOR 11-210032Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
- 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 00880304210387), received between Aug 18, 2021 and Apr 4, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K040611, K051385); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant2
- Pain1
- Scar Tissue1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 4, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE WRIST APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT ULNA SHORTENING OSTEOTOMY PROCEDURE AS A TREATMENT FOR PAIN. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 21772993 ↗InjuryMar 12, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL ELBOW IMPLANTATION APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) YEAR AGO AFTER EXPERIENCING AN ISOLATED, COMMINUTED FRACTURE OF THE RADIAL HEAD TWO (2) DAYS PRIOR. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN (11) MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION DUE TO LOOSENING OF THE RADIAL HEAD PROSTHESIS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 21584250 ↗InjuryAug 18, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12335842 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K040611, K051385. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0269-2018 · Jun 16, 2017 · TerminatedExploR Radial Head Replacement System. PN: 11-210061 LN: 243610. The stem is placed inside a polyurethane bag. The bagged component will then be placed in an inner PETG tray. The
- Z-1615-2014 · Apr 22, 2014 · TerminatedExploR 7x26mm Modular Radial Stem, Catalog number 11-210062. Elbow prosthesis orthopedic implant.
Other PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER devices
- EVOLVE 496S275Wright Medical Technology, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall6 reports
- NA 09.405.966SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall2 reports
- NA 03.405.000SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall2 reports
- NA 09.405.250SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- NA 09.405.263SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- NA 09.405.570SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- EXPLOR 11-210061Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- NA 09.405.583SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.