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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

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: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 3 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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.