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Oxford Partial Knee System 154722Recalls & reported problems

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Oxford Partial Knee System implant is a metal-on-plastic partial knee replacement. The 35 adverse event reports mostly describe ongoing knee pain and revision surgery — several patients needed a second operation to convert the partial knee to a full knee replacement, years after implantation, with loosening of the implant and broken or worn parts also mentioned. All 35 reports involve injuries, and no deaths are described. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
35
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
35
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 35 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05019279388882), received between Jul 1, 2019 and May 27, 2026 — classified as 35 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (8 reports).

22 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P010014); 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: 1 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 2 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 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: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem15
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information8
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth5
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem4
  • Fracture3
  • Material Integrity Problem2
  • Degraded1
  • Migration1

Patient problems

  • Pain15
  • Failure of Implant8
  • Insufficient Information6
  • No Information6
  • Loss of Range of Motion2
  • Metal Related Pathology2
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 35 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMay 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT CONVERSION OF A UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY TO A LEFT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY EIGHT AND A HALF YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO LATERAL DISEASE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 25298457 ↗
  • InjuryJun 2, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

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

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Septic loosening; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22122465 ↗
  • InjuryJul 18, 2024Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS POST AN INITIAL LEFT PARTIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO A LEFT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY DUE TO TIBIAL LOOSENING. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Failure of Implant; Pain

    MAUDE report 19771196 ↗
  • InjuryJul 16, 2024Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Migration; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Migration

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

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 19750376 ↗
  • InjuryJun 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Joint effusion; Pain

    MAUDE report 19456783 ↗
  • InjuryJun 3, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19445772 ↗
  • InjuryNov 7, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Pain

    MAUDE report 18082987 ↗
  • InjuryMay 23, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE REVISION SURGERY DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON. APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) YEARS TEN (10) MONTHS FROM INITIAL SURGERY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 16982352 ↗
  • InjuryApr 5, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY DUE TO AN IMPLANT FRACTURE, APPROXIMATELY 9 YEARS POST-IMPLANTATION. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Metal Related Pathology; Osteolysis; Pain; Scar Tissue; Tissue Breakdown

    MAUDE report 16681660 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 28, 2023Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

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

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain

    MAUDE report 16450760 ↗
  • InjuryJan 9, 2023Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

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

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 16120155 ↗
  • InjuryDec 15, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION FROM PARTIAL TO TOTAL KNEE PROSTHESIS DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 15984910 ↗
  • InjuryDec 7, 2022Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A PARTIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY AND APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO METALLOSIS. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology

    MAUDE report 15930627 ↗
  • InjuryOct 14, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT INITIAL OXFORD UNI KNEE SURGERY. APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE PAIN. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 15602767 ↗
  • InjurySep 28, 2022Degraded; Degraded

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY DUE WEAR AND PAIN APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF (1.5) YEAR POST OP. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 15500385 ↗
  • InjuryAug 30, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION OF A KNEE PROSTHESIS DUE TO PAIN. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 15317843 ↗
  • InjuryJul 25, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED, THE PATIENT HAD A PARTIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTATION SURGERY AND APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 15091773 ↗
  • InjuryJun 17, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAS BEEN REVISED DUE TO REOCCURRING HEMARTHROSIS APPROXIMATELY 3.5 YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL SURGERY. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

    MAUDE report 14734133 ↗
  • InjuryApr 26, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED, THAT: THERE WAS A REVISION DUE TO THE OXFORD WARRANTY. PATIENT OUTCOME: REVISION. NO DELAY.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 14202157 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 28, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED, THAT: REVISION OF OXFORD THAT WAS PERFORMED (B)(6) 2021. THE REASON WAS TIBIAL LOOSENING. PATIENT OUTCOME: REVISION.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 13618287 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 23, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED, THAT: THERE WAS AN OXFORD WARRANTY DUE TO A CASE PERFORMED BY DR (B)(6) ON (B)(6) 2016. LOOSENING OF OXFORD IMPLANTS CAUSING PAIN. PATIENT OUTCOME: REVISION.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 13583488 ↗
  • InjuryNov 29, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY ON (B)(6) 2020. SUBSEQUENTLY, A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12881091 ↗
  • InjuryAug 3, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE PATIENT ON CLINICAL STUDY PRESENTED FOR 10 MONTH RECHECK POST OP LEFT MEDIAL UCKR DONE ON (B)(6), 2020. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT TRIPPED AND FELL ONTO HIS LEFT KNEE. REPORTED MINIMAL SYMPTOMS WHEN UP WALKING, BUT REPORTS PAIN AND DECREASED FLEXION WITH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STAIRS, KNEELING, AND RISING FROM A CHAIR. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA (MUA) ON (B)(6), 2021 WHICH RESOLVED THE SYMPTOMS.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 12265726 ↗
  • InjuryJul 22, 2021Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL LEFT UNI-CONDYLAR KNEE REPLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2017. THE PATIENT BEGAN TO DEVELOP PAIN AND DECREASED RANGE OF MOTION AND DESPITE MORE CONSERVATIVE INTERVENTIONS WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2019 TO A TOTAL KNEE DUE TO MICROSCOPIC LOOSENING.

    Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Pain

    MAUDE report 12209651 ↗
  • InjuryJan 26, 2021Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY ON AN (B)(6) 2020. SUBSEQUENTLY, A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11228537 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P010014. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1172-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Left Medial Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1159-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1158-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1160-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1152-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Knee System Tibial Resector Body Tube & Guides Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1164-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1165-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C
  • Z-1173-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1153-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Femoral Slap Hammer Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1170-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 1 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1162-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1171-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1155-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1157-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
  • Z-1169-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · Terminated
    Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 2 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

…and 7 more.

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