A.L.P.S.® 8561-35-012Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868351815), received between Aug 21, 2025 and Dec 1, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Biocompatibility” (2 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Biocompatibility2
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
- Migration1
Patient problems
- Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction2
- Rash2
- Aseptic loosening1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Skin Discoloration1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INCOMING RECEIVING INSPECTION AT THE DISTRIBUTORSHIP, THE DEVICE WAS FOUND TO BE NON-CONFORMING DUE TO HAVING A BUG-LIKE SUBSTANCE UNDER THE SHRINK PACKAGE. NO PATIENT OR CUSTOMER WAS INVOLVED IN THE EVENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23680223 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2025Biocompatibility; Biocompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL PLATE AND NAIL SYSTEM PROCEDURE. THREE MONTHS POSTOPERATIVELY, ECZEMA DEVELOPED AROUND THE SURGICAL SITE, RAISING SUSPICION OF METAL ALLERGY. CONSEQUENTLY, ALL IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED. THE PATIENT IS LIKELY A POTENTIAL CARRIER OF METAL ALLERGIES. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Rash
MAUDE report 23618008 ↗InjuryNov 21, 2025Biocompatibility; Biocompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL PLATE AND NAIL SYSTEM PROCEDURE. THREE MONTHS POSTOPERATIVELY, ECZEMA DEVELOPED AROUND THE SURGICAL SITE, RAISING SUSPICION OF METAL ALLERGY. CONSEQUENTLY, ALL IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED. THE PATIENT IS LIKELY A POTENTIAL CARRIER OF METAL ALLERGIES. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Rash
MAUDE report 23618000 ↗InjuryAug 21, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Migration; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Migration
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Skin Discoloration
MAUDE report 22863238 ↗
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- LOCK SCREW SQUARE DRIVE 131827118Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT, METAL COMPOSITE1 recall0 reports
- IJS IJS-E Base Plate AssemblySkeletal Dynamics L.L.C. · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT, METAL COMPOSITE28 reports
- NA 390.008Synthes GmbH · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT, METAL COMPOSITE21 reports
- NA 394.85Synthes GmbH · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT, METAL COMPOSITE8 reports
- NA 390.003Synthes GmbH · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT, METAL COMPOSITE8 reports
- NA 294.56Synthes GmbH · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT, METAL COMPOSITE8 reports
- TRUE/LOK MONOLATERAL/BILATERAL FIXATOR 1Orthofix Srl · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite6 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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