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OSS™ Orthopedic Salvage System 150483Recalls & 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
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304239999), received between Feb 21, 2020 and Feb 21, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

14 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K002757, K011455, K021260, K051479, K051570, K060131, K080330, K123501, K140509); 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 21, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 9739742 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K002757, K011455, K021260, K051479, K051570, K060131, K080330, K123501, K140509. 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-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-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-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-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
  • 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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