Oxford Partial Knee System 161469Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Uk Ltd · Twin Peg Femoral · Class 3 · Implant
All models of Oxford Partial Knee System (92)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Oxford Partial Knee System implant is a metal-on-polyethylene unicompartmental knee replacement with a mobile bearing. The 64 reports mostly describe patients who went on to have the Oxford parts removed and a full knee replacement put in, along with ongoing knee pain, stiffness, and loss of motion; some mention the implant loosening or breaking. There were 63 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 65
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 64
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 65 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05019279438242), received between Jul 1, 2019 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 64 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (14 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem33
- Insufficient Device Problem Information14
- Patient Device Interaction Problem6
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth5
- Fracture2
- Material Integrity Problem2
- Noise, Audible2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
Patient problems
- Pain29
- Insufficient Information19
- Failure of Implant9
- No Information6
- Loss of Range of Motion4
- No Code Available3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties2
- Arthritis2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 65 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient experienced persistent pain following implantation and expressed concern that the implanted partial device and associated instruments were subject to a recall.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 50865538 ↗InjuryNov 4, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Aseptic loosening
MAUDE report 23462449 ↗InjuryJun 2, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22122470 ↗InjuryDec 2, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 20819581 ↗InjuryOct 28, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT UNDERWENT RIGHT KNEE REVISION POST IMPLANTATION AND OXFORD COMPONENTS WERE EXPLANTED AND A VANGUARD TOTAL KNEE WAS IMPLANTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Pain
MAUDE report 20546205 ↗InjurySep 10, 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 20178829 ↗InjuryAug 12, 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 19959229 ↗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 19456779 ↗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 19445725 ↗InjuryMay 7, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY OF THE LEFT KNEE DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON APPROXIMATELY FIVE AND A HALF YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19258761 ↗InjuryApr 15, 2024Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT KNEE PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY SEVEN YEARS AGO. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT HAS STATED THE KNEE GOES OUT AND THE PATIENT DROPS TO THE GROUND. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE PATIENT IS WALKING AROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PATIENT, THE FAILURE STARED LAST YEAR. THE PATIENT VISITED HIS SURGEON, X-RAYS WERE TAKEN AND THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT NOTHING LOOKED OUT OF PLACE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19103949 ↗InjuryJun 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: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17078820 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2023Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17077468 ↗InjuryMay 25, 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: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17000813 ↗InjuryMay 19, 2023Noise, Audible; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Noise, Audible; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY YEAR AFTER PARTIAL RIGHT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PATIENT EXPERIENCED CRACKING, POPPING AND PAIN. BONE SCAN SHOWED LOOSENING. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Failure of Implant; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Radiolucent Lines
MAUDE report 16960689 ↗InjuryMay 19, 2023Noise, Audible; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Noise, Audible; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY YEAR AFTER PARTIAL LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PATIENT EXPERIENCED CRACKING, POPPING AND PAIN. BONE SCAN SHOWED LOOSENING. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Failure of Implant; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain
MAUDE report 16960674 ↗InjuryMay 16, 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 16936961 ↗InjuryApr 25, 2023Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 16805292 ↗InjuryApr 19, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INTIAL UNI KNEE ARTHORPLASTY AND APPROXIMATELY 9 (NINE) YEARS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO LATERAL WEAR AND PAIN. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 16767998 ↗InjuryApr 13, 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: Arthritis; Pain
MAUDE report 16730382 ↗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 16681653 ↗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 16450757 ↗InjuryFeb 3, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION OF PARTIAL KNEE PROSTHESIS DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS, APPROXIMATELY 9 YEARS POST-OP. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16288962 ↗InjuryJan 27, 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: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16251648 ↗InjuryJan 9, 2023Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY OF A PARTIAL KNEE 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 16120149 ↗
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-1158-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1170-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 1 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1155-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1159-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1163-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1160-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1156-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1164-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1152-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Knee System Tibial Resector Body Tube & Guides Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1172-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Left Medial Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1169-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 2 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1168-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 3 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1171-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1161-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
- Z-1162-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
…and 7 more.
Other Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing devices
- Oxford Partial Knee System 159575Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing1 recall32 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 161468Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing1 death69 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 154722Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing35 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 159547Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing33 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 154723Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing1 death32 reports
- Oxford® Partial Knee System 32-422097Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, unicompartmental, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing32 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 161470Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing26 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 159540Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing25 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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