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Biolox® Option 00-8777-040-04Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer GmbH · BIOLOX® OPTION, HEAD, XL, Ø 40/+7, TAPER 12/14 · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Biolox Option (16)

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024430587), received between Nov 9, 2018 and Jul 8, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation2
  • No Information1
  • Pain1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 8, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    DILIGENCE IS COMPLETED AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 22452494 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 5, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    PLEASE REFER TO REPORT 0009613350-2020-00044.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 9669494 ↗
  • InjuryOct 8, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    NO CHANGE TO PREVIOUSLY REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 9165244 ↗
  • InjuryNov 9, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    A PATIENT IS PURSUING A PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIM BECAUSE HE UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PAIN AND DISLOCATION.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Pain

    MAUDE report 8054531 ↗

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