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EXPLOR 11-210042Recalls & 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 00880304438309), received between Feb 21, 2023 and Jul 17, 2025 — classified as 6 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 2 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 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 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Fracture1
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant3
  • Loss of Range of Motion2
  • Pain2
  • Aseptic loosening1
  • Extraskeletal ossification1
  • Metal Related Pathology1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 17, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain

    MAUDE report 22538413 ↗
  • InjuryMar 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A PROSTHESIS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT SUFFERED A FRACTURE AND THE IMPLANT BECAME LOOSE. THERE WAS HARM TO THE PATIENT AS THE PATIENT HAD TO UNDERGO ADDITIONAL SURGICAL/MEDICAL PROCEDURE. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 21625567 ↗
  • InjuryJul 2, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF RANGE OF MOTION AND STIFFNESS 3 MONTHS POST OPERATION. THERE WAS NO SUPINATION, TOTAL ROM 35 DEGREES EXT/FLEX, AND ARTHROSIS OPEN SURGERY WITH BONE EXICISION. THE PATIENT RECEIVED REOPERATION FOR THESE ISSUES. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Extraskeletal ossification; Loss of Range of Motion

    MAUDE report 19656324 ↗
  • InjuryJul 1, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AND STIFFNESS WHICH LED TO THE REMOVAL OF THE IMPLANTS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 19650871 ↗
  • InjuryDec 21, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Patient Device Interaction Problem

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

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Metal Related Pathology

    MAUDE report 18372720 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 21, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO LOOSE SCREW IN THE RADIAL HEAD. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 16408062 ↗

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 · Terminated
    ExploR 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 · Terminated
    ExploR 7x26mm Modular Radial Stem, Catalog number 11-210062. Elbow prosthesis orthopedic implant.

Other PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER devices

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.