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OSS™ Orthopedic Salvage System 150410Recalls & 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
10
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
10
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304239388), received between Mar 4, 2021 and Jul 2, 2025 — classified as 10 injuries.

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

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated3
  • Fracture2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation3
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
  • Bacterial Infection2
  • Insufficient Information2
  • Necrosis2
  • Pain2
  • Sepsis2
  • Wound Dehiscence2

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 2, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT IMPLANTATION OF ZIMMER BIOMET DEVICES ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT HAS BEEN INDICATED FOR A POSSIBLE REVISION DUE TO PAIN IN THE TIBIAL REGION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 22385122 ↗
  • InjuryNov 7, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

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

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 20629825 ↗
  • InjuryJan 25, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AT TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 18582494 ↗
  • InjuryNov 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Adhesion(s); Pain; Scar Tissue

    MAUDE report 18185055 ↗
  • InjuryOct 6, 2023Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 17885197 ↗
  • InjuryApr 11, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

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

    Patient problems: Fall; Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 16713760 ↗
  • InjuryDec 14, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS DETERMINED THE PATIENT DID NOT HAVE A PATELLA IMPLANT AND ONLY THE ARTICULAR SURFACE, AXLE AND LOCK PIN WERE REVISED. THE COMPONENTS THAT WERE REVISED ARE REQUIRED TO BE REVISED WHENEVER THE KNEE IS OPENED. THE INITIAL REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 13002730 ↗
  • InjuryApr 1, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT. UPON RECEIVING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT REPORTABLE. THE INITIAL REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED.

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

    MAUDE report 11604364 ↗
  • 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

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT. UPON RECEIVING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT REPORTABLE. THE INITIAL REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED.

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

    MAUDE report 11423295 ↗
  • InjuryMar 4, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    UPON RECEIVING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT REPORTABLE UNDER THIS FILE, BUT REPORTED UNDER (B)(4).. THE INITIAL REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11415336 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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
  • 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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