TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 FEMORAL 51-105140Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 FEMORAL (15)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Biomet Taperloc Complete hip femoral implant is a metal hip replacement component. The 42 reports mostly describe damaged sterile packaging found during stock checks, with no patient involved. The reports mention no deaths and 2 injuries. No recalls name this device, and reports fell to 7 in the last 12 months from 16 the year before.
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- Adverse event reports
- 40
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 40 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304517158), received between Jan 2, 2020 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 38 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (13 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Packaging Problem13
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem9
- Delivered as Unsterile Product8
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging8
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping4
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions35
- No Patient Involvement3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Extraskeletal ossification1
- Failure of Implant1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Pain1
- Scar Tissue1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 40 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Unsealed Device Packaging; Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED. THE PACKAGING AND BOX WERE DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25606419 ↗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 24415887 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING CIRCULATED ITEMS (STOCK) IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24225493 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2026Delivered as Unsterile Product; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION OF CIRCULATED STOCK, THE STERILE PACKAGE 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 24147812 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Delivered as Unsterile Product; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23526724 ↗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 23349151 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CIRCULATED ITEMS WERE INSPECTED, AND THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS IDENTIFIED 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 22677809 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLASTIC PACKAGE AROUND THE IMPLANT WAS FOUND DAMAGED 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 22629044 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22566727 ↗MalfunctionJul 14, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED WHILE INSPECTING STOCK. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22503414 ↗MalfunctionJul 14, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED WHILE INSPECTING STOCK. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22503413 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CIRCULATED ITEMS WERE INSPECTED, AND IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22346614 ↗MalfunctionJun 20, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING STOCK, THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS FOUND DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22298609 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING CIRCULATED ITEMS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, AND IT WAS REPORTED NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22284078 ↗MalfunctionMay 2, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21951304 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 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 21741681 ↗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 21584347 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN INSPECTING CIRCULATED ITEMS, THE INNER POUCH WAS FOUND DAMAGED.THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21526251 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION OF THE CIRCULATED ITEMS THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS FOUND 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 21324179 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING STOCK, THE INNER STERILE POUCH WAS FOUND DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21147420 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 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. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21092262 ↗InjuryOct 15, 2024Fracture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Fracture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Extraskeletal ossification; Failure of Implant; Pain; Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 20457400 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2024Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION OF CIRCULATED STOCK, THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20077847 ↗MalfunctionAug 15, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19992149 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSPECTING CIRCULATED ITEMS, THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19528166 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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