A.L.P.S.® 8561-35-038Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887868351945), received between Aug 25, 2026 and Aug 25, 2026 — classified as 1 injury.
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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- Discomfort1
- Erythema1
- Purulent Discharge1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 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 50430143 ↗
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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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