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Taperloc Complete Micro Primary Femoral 51-106130Recalls & 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
14
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304514331), received between Mar 4, 2021 and Sep 1, 2026 — classified as 14 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (6 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

  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem6
  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging4
  • Packaging Problem3
  • Delivered as Unsterile Product1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions14

Recent adverse event reports

The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    It was reported that damaged sterile packaging (blister) was identified during inspection of circulated stock prior to use.There was no patient involvement.It was reported no further information available.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50551580 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TAPERLOC IMPLANTS WERE POKING THROUGH THE PACKAGING. NO PATIENT HARM OR IMPACT AS A RESULT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23404791 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23181366 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER PACKAGING SURROUNDING THE IMPLANT WAS FOUND DAMAGED. 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 22629128 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CIRCULATED ITEMS WERE INSPECTED, AND THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS DETERMINED TO BE DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21584443 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21264074 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING CIRCULATED ITEMS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21264050 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 10, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16352704 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 1, 2022Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15892546 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2022Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE IS DAMAGED. 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 13444055 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 2, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS FOUND DAMAGED. 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 13424158 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2021Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12704432 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2021Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12704421 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2021Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11415355 ↗

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