TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-149060Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304517431), received between Nov 2, 2021 and Jan 5, 2026 — classified as 5 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping2
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging2
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION OF CIRCULATED ITEMS, A 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 23957576 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 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 22335382 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERNAL STERILE PACKAGING OF IMPLANT COMPROMISED. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20917064 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2022Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION AT THE DISTRIBUTORSHIP A TEAM MEMBER DISCOVERED HAIR LIKE DEBRIS IN STERILE PACKAGING. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. 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 13451062 ↗MalfunctionNov 2, 2021Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12737792 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.