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
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 · TerminatedExploR 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 · TerminatedExploR 7x26mm Modular Radial Stem, Catalog number 11-210062. Elbow prosthesis orthopedic implant.
Other PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER devices
- EVOLVE 496S275Wright Medical Technology, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall6 reports
- NA 09.405.966SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall2 reports
- NA 03.405.000SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall2 reports
- NA 09.405.250SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- NA 09.405.263SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- NA 09.405.570SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- EXPLOR 11-210061Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
- NA 09.405.583SSynthes GmbH · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.