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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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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, Classified
    28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-9-122
  • Z-0313-2022 · Oct 15, 2021 · Open, Classified
    28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-9-028

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