TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-149070Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304517448), received between Jun 29, 2020 and Dec 8, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (3 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
- Packaging Problem3
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping2
- Fracture1
- Implant subsidence1
- Migration1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Joint Laxity1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 8, 2025Migration; Implant subsidence; Migration; Implant subsidence
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO SUBSIDENCE. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED INSTABILITY AND PAIN. THE HEAD AND STEM WERE REVISED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Pain
MAUDE report 23736988 ↗MalfunctionNov 16, 2023Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18156627 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED DURING A FIVE YEAR POST-OPERATIVE FOLLOW-UP THE X-RAY SHOWED THE NECK WAS SHARPLY SHAVED OFF. A REVISION HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16691014 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THE INCOMING INSPECTION TEAM FOUND DEBRIS IN THE STERILE PACKAGING. 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 14799081 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 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 13042869 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 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 12407554 ↗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 10206276 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.