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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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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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