TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-149040Recalls & 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304517417), received between May 13, 2020 and Nov 17, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flaked” (1 report).
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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Flaked1
- Peeled/Delaminated1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 17, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED 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 23572081 ↗InjuryMar 15, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 16545051 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2020Flaked; Peeled/Delaminated; Flaked; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A METAL FRAGMENT FLAKED OFF OF THE TAPERLOC STEM DURING INSERTION OF IMPLANT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10051762 ↗
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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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