BIOLOX DELTA HIP SYSTEM 650-1057Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of BIOLOX Delta Hip System (22)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304521957), received between Apr 25, 2019 and Jul 14, 2025 — classified as 10 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).
4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K082996); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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 Problem5
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Material Integrity Problem1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- Pain4
- Bacterial Infection2
- Inflammation2
- Joint Dislocation2
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Cellulitis1
- Failure of Implant1
- Impaired Healing1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 14, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED BY LEGAL THAT A PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL LEFT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. THE PATIENT HAD BEEN DOING WELL FOR 6 YEARS BUT PRESENTED WITH SUDDEN SQUEAKING IN THE HIP AFTER AN ACTIVE DAY. X-RAY AND CT SHOWED EVIDENCE OF A DISSOCIATED POLY INSERT. THE PATIENT RETURNED TO SURGERY 6 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS POST THE INITIAL OPERATION. DURING WHICH, A PSEUDOCAPSULE WAS DEBRIDED FROM THE JOINT WHICH REVEALED A DISLODGED POLY LINER AND A DARK STRIPE WEAR ON THE CERAMIC HEAD. THE HEAD WAS REMOVED FROM THE TAPER SLEEVE, BUT THE SLEEVE WAS COLD WELDED TO THE FEMORAL COMPONENT AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. WHEN THE LINER WAS REMOVED FROM THE CUP, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE POLY LOCKING RING HAD SHEARED OFF THE POLY AND WAS STILL PRESENT IN THE LOCKING GROOVE OF THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT. THE INITIAL STEM AND CUP REMAINED INTACT. NO INTRA-OP COMPLICATIONS WERE IDENTIFIED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 22493228 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SIX YEARS AGO THE PATIENT UNDERWENT INITIAL RIGHT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. FOUR YEARS LATER THE PATIENT PRESENTED FOR AN OFFICE VISIT DUE TO SEVERE RIGHT INGUINAL PAIN. THE PATIENT REPORTED SHE HAD STARTED PILATES AND NEW EXERCISES. X-RAYS SHOWED THE IMPLANTS WERE IN SATISFACTORY POSITION WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HIP FLEXOR TENDONITIS, INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT EXERCISES FOR TWO WEEKS, AND WAS PRESCRIBED AN ORAL STEROID DOSE PACK. THE PATIENT DID WELL UNTIL A YEAR AGO, WHEN REPORTED TO THE CARE TEAM OF WORSENING GROIN PAIN ALONG WITH DIFFICULTY RAISING LEG. THE PATIENT WAS GIVEN AN ULTRASOUND AND FLUOROSCOPICALLY GUIDED RIGHT PSOAS BURSA INJECTION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Pain
MAUDE report 21444318 ↗InjuryJan 10, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 18482206 ↗InjuryJan 10, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain
MAUDE report 18481991 ↗InjuryJan 9, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Pain
MAUDE report 18474588 ↗InjuryDec 8, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 18289780 ↗InjuryMay 24, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Material Integrity Problem; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP ARTHROPLASTY ON (B)(6) 2016. PATIENT DISLOCATED AND WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2021. UPON REVISION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE LINER WAS BROKEN. THE HEAD, TAPER SLEEVE AND LINER WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 11869259 ↗InjurySep 23, 2019Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT HIP ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT IS PLANNED TO UNDERGO REVISION SURGERY DUE TO LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 9103716 ↗InjuryJun 6, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL RIGHT HIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS TREATED FOR A URINARY TRACT INFECTION 18 DAYS AFTER SURGERY.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 8673873 ↗InjuryApr 25, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A FEMORAL HEAD AND ACETABULAR LINER EXCHANGE 6 WEEKS POST INITIAL TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY DUE TO A SUPERFICIAL SEROMA INFECTION.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Cellulitis; Pain; Seroma; Swelling/ Edema; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 8548659 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K082996. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-3133-2024 · Aug 8, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedBiolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1
- Z-3132-2024 · Aug 8, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedBiolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 6
- Z-0302-2018 · Jun 5, 2017 · TerminatedCER BIOLOXD OPTION HD 32MM, model # 650-1056
- Z-0301-2018 · Jun 5, 2017 · TerminatedCER OPTION TYPE 1 TPR SLEVE -6, model # 650-1064
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented devices
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-310Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented551 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented481 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death314 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-720Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death189 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 400-03-362Encore Medical, L.P. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented187 reports
- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 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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