TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-145100Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL (15)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304517295), received between Mar 27, 2020 and Sep 1, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping” (2 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
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
- Migration or Expulsion of Device1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- Periprosthetic fracture1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 1, 2026Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that approximately 9 months post-implantation, the patient underwent a hip revision due to a femoral fracture. The stem and head were revised; the stem may have been undersized.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Periprosthetic fracture
MAUDE report 50546957 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION OF CIRCULATING 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 23829447 ↗InjuryMay 16, 2024Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ONE WEEK POST-IMPLANTATION DUE TO THE STEM COMING THROUGH THE POSTERIOR CORTEX OF THE FEMUR. THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO A FULL LENGTH STEM WITH CABLE. THE HEAD AND BEARING WERE ALSO REVISED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 19331015 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2021Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN MATTER ADHERED TO THE WHITE CUSHIONING MATERIAL WHEN THE STERILIZED PACKAGING OF THIS PRODUCT WAS OPENED. HOWEVER, THIS DEVICE WAS 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 11378569 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 2020Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9888284 ↗
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- TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-145170Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented59 reports
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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