A.L.P.S.® 8562-02-012Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868449659), received between Nov 21, 2022 and Nov 21, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (3 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
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 21, 2022Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN INCOMING INSPECTION THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS NOT VACUUM SEALED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15840290 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2022Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN INCOMING INSPECTION THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS NOT VACUUM SEALED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15839273 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2022Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15836529 ↗
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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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