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Biomet® 010001038Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304527850), received between Feb 16, 2021 and Feb 16, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (1 report).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121874); 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

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 16, 2021Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11332547 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K121874. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0007-2023 · Aug 25, 2022 · Open, Classified
    G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty
  • Z-1837-2014 · May 7, 2014 · Terminated
    G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.
  • Z-1838-2014 · May 7, 2014 · Terminated
    G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis. PN:110003500.

Other Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented devices

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