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Biomet® Knee System 148309Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304545564), received between Jun 9, 2020 and Jun 15, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

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 Problem1
  • Packaging Problem1

Patient problems

  • Blister1
  • Chills1
  • Depression1
  • Dizziness1
  • Eczema1
  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction1
  • No Patient Involvement1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 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 17133896 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2020Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED WITH PACKAGING DAMAGE AND THE STERILITY BARRIER WAS POTENTIALLY COMPROMISED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10133756 ↗

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