Regenerex 141355Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Regenerex (6)
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 00880304554405), received between May 3, 2019 and Jul 22, 2021 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture3
- Corroded1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant2
- No Information2
- Pain2
- Discomfort1
- Metal Related Pathology1
- Swelling/ Edema1
- Synovitis1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 22, 2021Fracture; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Fracture; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT RECEIVED A LEFT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. DURING AN OFFICE VISIT IT WAS NOTED THE PATIENTS PATELLA HAS FAILED. ALL 3 PEGS ARE OFF AND THE LOOSENESS OF PATELLA IS CAUSING HER PAIN. PATIENT HAS NOT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE TO DATE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 12214165 ↗InjuryAug 6, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
PATIENT¿S LEGAL COUNSEL REPORTED PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY FOUR YEARS AGO. LEGAL COUNSEL FURTHER REPORTS PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE SIX MONTHS AGO FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10374904 ↗InjuryAug 6, 2020Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO TWO FRACTURED PEGS ON THE PATELLA PROSTHESIS. THE PATELLA WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10372592 ↗InjuryMay 3, 2019Corroded; Fracture; Material Fragmentation; Corroded; Fracture; Material Fragmentation
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Discomfort; Failure of Implant; Metal Related Pathology; Pain; Swelling/ Edema; Synovitis
MAUDE report 8577769 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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