INSTRUMENT 31-473601Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Uk Ltd · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05019279457403), received between Jan 10, 2022 and Dec 9, 2025 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (5 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture5
- Material Deformation2
- Damaged Thread1
- Difficult to Remove1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 9, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADED TAPERLOC HANDLE BROKE OFF IN THE STEM. NO HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR HARM OCCURRED. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23760029 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23495540 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLASTIC GRIP ON THE HANDLE SPINS FREELY AND IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IMPLANT. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22631262 ↗MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Damaged Thread; Damaged Thread
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADS OF THE STEM INSERTER WERE FOUND TO BE STRIPPED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE BEGAN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20439532 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADS ON THE STEM INSERTER WERE SLIGHTLY OFF, AND IT DID NOT SPIN IN SMOOTHLY INTO THE STEM. THERE ARE NO KNOWN IMPACTS TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18182940 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2023Fracture; Fracture
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 17711163 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2023Fracture; Difficult to Remove; Fracture; Difficult to Remove
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17568187 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17180670 ↗MalfunctionJan 10, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A STEM INSERTER TIP BROKE OFF INTO INTEGRAL STEM IMPLANT. WE COULD NOT REMOVE THE BROKEN PIECE SO WE HAD TO IMPLANT A ECHO STEM INSTEAD. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13205499 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.