Biolox 6519-1-032Recalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Universal Taper Femoral Head · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Biolox (25)
Data updated Oct 16, 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 04546540608420), received between Jul 22, 2019 and Oct 29, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K070885, K173499, K243784); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation2
- Inadequate Osseointegration1
- Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 29, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
AS REPORTED: "REV RTHA- PATIENT DISLOCATED FROM A COMPETITOR CUP AND CUSTOM TRIFLANGE." REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 20557473 ↗InjuryApr 24, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION RIGHT TOTAL HIP DUE TO LOOSE ACETABULAR SHELL. REVISED TO A COMPETITOR SHELL. THE SLEEVE AND HEAD WERE ALSO REMOVED BUT WE WERE NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY REFERENCE NUMBERS. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 19174607 ↗InjuryAug 1, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
REVISED A LEFT TOTAL HIP HEAD/SLEEVE DUE TO DISLOCATION. PATIENT SINCE DISLOCATED AND WAS REVISED TO A COMPETITOR CONSTRAINED LINER.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 17438956 ↗InjuryJul 22, 2019Fracture; Fracture
AS REPORTED: "FRACTURED CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD. LEFT HIP." A BIOLOX CERAMIC HEAD, ALUMINA INSERT, AND ADAPTER SLEEVE WERE REVISED TO STRYKER DEVICES.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8811331 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K070885, K173499, K243784. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0314-2022 · Oct 15, 2021 · Open, Classified28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-9-122
- Z-0313-2022 · Oct 15, 2021 · Open, Classified28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-9-028
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented devices
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-310Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented551 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented481 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death314 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-720Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death189 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 400-03-362Encore Medical, L.P. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented187 reports
- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 reports
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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