OXFORD UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE PHASE 3TRIAL FEMORAL REMOVER 32-420126Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Uk Ltd · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05019279477234), received between Mar 4, 2022 and Dec 18, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (6 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. 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
- Fracture6
- Break1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SLAP HAMMER SPRING MECHANISM BROKE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT AND NO DELAY. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS EVENT; TO DATE NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23835987 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CLAMPING MECHANISM DOESN'T HOLD THE BROACH ONTO THE HANDLE DURING THE PRODUCT EVALUATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20199673 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2023Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18362446 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2023Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16701405 ↗MalfunctionMar 1, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, AN ELEMENT ON THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT WAS FRACTURED. THIS EVENT IS RELATED TO MALFUNCTION THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16458485 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2022Break; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Break; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED, THAT: THE OPERATION WAS PERFORMED WITH THE OXFORD SYSTEM ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SPRING THAT IS HOOKED TO THE CLAW ON THE TIP OF THE REMOVER WAS BROKEN. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS LOST, BUT THE POSTOPERATIVE X-RAY SHOWED A METAL FRAGMENT. PATIENT INVOLVEMENT- FURTHER OUTCOME UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13665711 ↗
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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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