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A.L.P.S.® 8512-35-026Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868352454), received between Aug 13, 2020 and Aug 11, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture2

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1
  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 11, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, THE SCREW HAD FRACTURED OFF BELOW THE HEAD AFTER IMPLANTATION. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SCREW SHAFT REMAINED IN THE PATIENT'S BODY BUT NO CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 15211869 ↗
  • InjuryAug 13, 2020Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 10402313 ↗

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