TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-145120Recalls & 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
- 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 00880304517318), received between Jun 29, 2020 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Packaging Problem4
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging3
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem2
- Delivered as Unsterile Product1
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
It was reported that during inspection of circulated stock inventory, a sterile packaging pouch 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 50898204 ↗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 50191520 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23165546 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED DURING INSPECTION OF CIRCULATED ITEMS THAT THE PLASTIC PACKAGING SURROUNDING THE IMPLANT WAS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22628802 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION OF STOCK, THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS NOTED TO BE DAMAGED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21342760 ↗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 20639762 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2021Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11789504 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2021Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11770160 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2021Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11769871 ↗MalfunctionJun 29, 2020Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEBRIS WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE STERILE PACKAGING WHILE INVESTIGATING ITEMS IN STOCK. NO PATIENTS WERE INVOLVED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10206283 ↗
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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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