Compress® Device 178528Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304260535), received between Oct 7, 2019 and Sep 3, 2025 — classified as 6 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (2 reports).
6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K031804, 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Fracture1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- Aseptic loosening1
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- No Code Available1
- No Information1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 3, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Pain
MAUDE report 22954786 ↗InjuryApr 12, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT KNEE REVISION APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION DUE TO AN UNKNOWN FAILURE OF THE COMPRESS PROSTHESIS. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19097899 ↗InjuryApr 30, 2021Fracture; Fracture
UPON RECEIVING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT REPORTABLE. THE INITIAL REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11752733 ↗InjuryMar 31, 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.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 11598384 ↗InjuryJun 12, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC SALVAGE PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO FRACTURED TRACTION BAR. ATTEMPTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN MADE, BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10147985 ↗InjuryOct 7, 2019Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
UPON REASSESSMENT OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT REPORTABLE. THE INITIAL REPORT WAS FORWARDED IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE VOIDED.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 9161351 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K031804, K043547. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1527-2009 · May 19, 2009 · TerminatedBiomet 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 · TerminatedBiomet 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-1528-2009 · May 19, 2009 · TerminatedBiomet 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 · TerminatedBiomet 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-1531-2009 · May 19, 2009 · TerminatedBiomet 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-1529-2009 · May 19, 2009 · TerminatedBiomet 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
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.