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OSS™ Orthopedic Salvage System 150457Recalls & 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
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 00880304239784), received between Aug 15, 2022 and Jul 1, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).

14 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K002757, K043547); 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: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 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: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 2 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 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Periprosthetic fracture1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJul 1, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT FELL DUE TO AN UNKNOWN REASON RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE PROXIMAL BODY IMPLANT. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY AND THE PROXIMAL BODY WAS REVISED. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS WERE RETAINED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22371458 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2025Adverse 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: Periprosthetic fracture

    MAUDE report 22185653 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP ARTHROPLASTY REVISION TO TREAT INFECTION APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) WEEKS POST-OPERATIVELY. ALL COMPONENTS WERE REVISED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22183234 ↗
  • InjuryAug 15, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATENT UNDERWENT REVIION SURGERY ONE MONTH POST IMPLANTATION. THE SURGEON FOUND DURING REVISION SURGERY, HE FORGOT TO INSERT THE 'LARGE LOCKING SCREW' FOR COMPONENTS FIXATION.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 15224923 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K002757, K043547. 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-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-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-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-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
  • 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

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