A.L.P.S.® 8561-35-014Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868351822), received between Apr 8, 2021 and Aug 25, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
- Migration1
Patient problems
- Discomfort3
- Erythema3
- Purulent Discharge3
- Aseptic loosening1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Skin Discoloration1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 25, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that after fixation with a plate system, erythema and purulent drainage developed around the plate and the patient reported discomfort; the plate was subsequently removed approximately five months post-implantation. Concerns were raised by sales and dealership staff regarding the hospital¿s sterilization and cleaning facilities; however, the validity of these concerns was unclear.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Discomfort; Erythema; Purulent Discharge
MAUDE report 50430424 ↗InjuryAug 25, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that after fixation with a plate system, erythema and purulent drainage developed around the plate and the patient reported discomfort; the plate was subsequently removed approximately five months post-implantation. Concerns were raised by sales and dealership staff regarding the hospital¿s sterilization and cleaning facilities; however, the validity of these concerns was unclear.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Discomfort; Erythema; Purulent Discharge
MAUDE report 50430337 ↗InjuryAug 25, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that after fixation with a plate system, erythema and purulent drainage developed around the plate and the patient reported discomfort; the plate was subsequently removed approximately five months post-implantation. Concerns were raised by sales and dealership staff regarding the hospital¿s sterilization and cleaning facilities; however, the validity of these concerns was unclear.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Discomfort; Erythema; Purulent Discharge
MAUDE report 50430320 ↗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 22862399 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2021Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11633512 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.