Biomet® Hip System 163663Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Biomet Hip System (37)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868308284), received between Oct 4, 2023 and Feb 18, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Failure of Implant1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 18, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Joint Dislocation; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Pain
MAUDE report 21395245 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 20465164 ↗InjuryOct 4, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE 17 DAYS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION POST PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 17867430 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 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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