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BIOMET 360 KNEE SYSTEM 185650Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of BIOMET 360 KNEE SYSTEM (13)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304525771), received between Apr 23, 2021 and Jun 15, 2023 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K093293, K140883); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Pain3
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties2
  • Blister1
  • Chills1
  • Depression1
  • Dizziness1
  • Eczema1
  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 15, 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: Blister; Chills; Depression; Dizziness; Eczema; Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Pain; Rash

    MAUDE report 17133923 ↗
  • InjuryDec 21, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING PAIN, SWELLING, LOSS OF RANGE OF MOTION, INSTABILITY, DIFFICULTY AMBULATING, AND FALLING DUE TO HER KNEE LOCKING UP APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION. NO REVISION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN REPORTED. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Inflammation; Pain; Swelling/ Edema

    MAUDE report 13052279 ↗
  • InjuryOct 13, 2021Unstable; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Unstable; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    UPON REASSESSMENT OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THIS DEVICE DID NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Failure of Implant; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Peripheral Nervous Injury

    MAUDE report 12623648 ↗
  • InjuryApr 23, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11716080 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K093293, K140883. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0723-2021 · Dec 1, 2020 · Terminated
    Vanguard 360 Revision System Posterior Augment With Bolt - Product Usage: intended for use in knee arthroplasty Item Number: 185422
  • Z-3250-2018 · Aug 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System 75x 5mm Universal Tibial Block Augment, Model Number 185224 Intended for use in Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Z-3249-2018 · Aug 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System 63x 10mm Universal Tibial Block Augment, Model Number 185221 Intended for use in Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Z-0003-2017 · Aug 8, 2016 · Terminated
    Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System Knee prostheses
  • Z-2242-2014 · Jul 1, 2014 · Terminated
    Vanguard 360 Femoral Boss Reamer, Label: REF 32-488474 VANGUARD 360 1NSTRUMENT FEMORAL BOSS REAMER NON-STERILE, BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS 56 EAST BELL DRIVE P.O. BOX 587 WARSAW, IN 4658

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