Oxford Partial Knee System 159555Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Uk Ltd · Anatomic Meniscal Bearing Left Medial · Class 3 · Implant
All models of Oxford Partial Knee System (92)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05019279786015), received between Jul 9, 2019 and Feb 18, 2025 — classified as 12 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Fracture3
- Material Integrity Problem3
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Break1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant5
- Insufficient Information2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Joint Laxity1
- Metal Related Pathology1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Information1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 18, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT KNEE REVISION SURGERY DUE TO BEARING POLY SWAP, APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS 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
MAUDE report 21397593 ↗InjurySep 19, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 20255016 ↗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: Pain
MAUDE report 19457906 ↗InjuryDec 20, 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; Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 18362480 ↗InjuryOct 24, 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 17995026 ↗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 15930633 ↗InjuryMar 8, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED, THAT: UNILATERAL TO TOTAL CONVERSION. PATIENT INVOLVEMENT- REVISION SURGERY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13692173 ↗InjuryFeb 22, 2022Break; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Break; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED, THAT: PLANNED REPLACEMENT SURGERY OF THE LEFT KNEE JOINT WITH INTRAOPERATIVE EVIDENCE OF AN INLAY FRACTURE. BFARM CASE NUMBER: (B)(4). PATIENT OUTCOME: SERIOUS INJURY.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 13576547 ↗InjuryFeb 9, 2022Adverse 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) 2021. SUBSEQUENTLY, A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. PATIENT OUTCOME: REVISION. NO DELAY.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 13497090 ↗InjuryMay 20, 2021Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY ON (B)(6) 2009 SUBSEQUENTLY, A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. THE INLAY WAS CHANGED TO A THICKNESS OF 4MM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11855208 ↗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 11228539 ↗InjuryJul 9, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION DUE TO LATERAL WEAR.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8770626 ↗
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-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-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-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-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
- 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-1165-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C
- Z-1153-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Femoral Slap Hammer 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-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-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-1173-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size C 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-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-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-1157-2017 · Jan 5, 2016 · TerminatedOxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F 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 161469Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing65 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 32-422097Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, unicompartmental, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing32 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 154723Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing1 death32 reports
- Oxford Partial Knee System 161470Biomet Uk Ltd · Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing26 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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