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Taperloc Complete Micro Primary Femoral 51-107120Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 3 · Implant

All models of Taperloc Complete Micro Primary Femoral (35)

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

Adverse event reports
19
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 19 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304513471), received between Jun 8, 2020 and Aug 10, 2026 — classified as 19 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (7 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 Packaging7
  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem4
  • Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping3
  • Packaging Problem3
  • Delivered as Unsterile Product2
  • Positioning Failure1
  • Unsealed Device Packaging1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions17
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 19 most recent of 19 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Delivered as Unsterile Product; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    It was reported that damaged sterile packaging was identified during stock inspection.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 50191454 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DAMAGED STERILE PACKAGING WAS IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION OF CIRCULATED STOCK ITEMS. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24316869 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product

    THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23349162 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE PRODUCT, THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21864224 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 8, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20639774 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 3, 2024Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20128852 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 8, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19690429 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 23, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16989637 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 5, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS DAMAGED. ANOTHER IMPLANT COULD NOT BE PLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO IDENTICAL SIZE. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16685367 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 3, 2023Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Packaging Problem; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Packaging Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING WAREHOUSE INSPECTION, DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN THE STERILE PACKAGING AND THE 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 16088074 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 20, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INCOMING INSPECTION, THE STERILE PACKAGED WAS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF STERILITY HAS BEEN BREACHED. 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 14742003 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMPLANTS STERILE PACKAGING. IMPLANTS WERE NEVER USED. 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 13870320 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMPLANTS STERILE PACKAGING. IMPLANTS WERE NEVER USED. 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 13870193 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2022Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING WAREHOUSE INSPECTION, DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN THE STERILE PACKAGING. 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 13678806 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 10, 2022Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE INCOMING INSPECTION, DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN THE STERILE PACKAGE. NO PATIENTS WERE INVOLVED. 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 13508150 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 7, 2021Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12432831 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 19, 2021Unsealed Device Packaging; Unsealed Device Packaging

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11850491 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2020Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

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

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10740021 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2020Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING WAREHOUSE INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE 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 Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10128691 ↗

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