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Taperloc Complete Micro Primary Femoral 51-107100Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 3 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
10
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304513433), received between Jun 22, 2021 and Aug 18, 2026 — classified as 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (4 reports).

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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging4
  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem3
  • Packaging Problem2
  • Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
  • Positioning Failure1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    It was reported that a damaged sterile pouch was identified during inspection of circulated stock. There was no patient involvement. Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50300102 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24416010 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 15, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER PACKAGING WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO DISCERNIBLE DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR PACKAGING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT OR DELAY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18913065 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 19, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING CIRCULATED ITEMS, THERE WAS DAMAGE FOUND TO THE STERILE PACKAGING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17152360 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 11, 2023Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16138149 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2022Positioning Failure; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Positioning Failure; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    IT WAS REPORTED THE STEM COULD ONLY BE PLACED 10 MM HIGHER THAN THE RASP POSITION. IN THE SURGEON'S EXPERIENCE, HE HAD SEEN THEM GO A FEW MILLIMETERS HIGHER, BUT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME HE HAD EVER SEEN THEM 10 MM HIGHER. THE SURGEON INDICATED A DEFECT IN PRODUCT DESIGN (SIZE). THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED USING A STEM IMPLANT ONE SIZE SMALLER. THERE WERE NO HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15464781 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT STERILE PACKAGING WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13239439 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT STERILE PACKAGING WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13239437 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 7, 2021Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12956049 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2021Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THIS DEVICE DID NOT CONTAIN ANY DEBRIS THAT WOULD COMPROMISE STERILITY. THE INITIAL REPORT WAS FORWARDED IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE VOIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12043035 ↗

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