ELEOS™ KSP12140ERecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI B278KSP12140E0), received between Nov 18, 2021 and Dec 29, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.

11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K161520); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryDec 29, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DEVELOPED AN ALLEGED INFECTION AND UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, ALL OF THE ELEOS IMPLANTS WERE EXPLANTED AND A STRYKER INTERCALARY SYSTEM WAS PLACED. THE FOLLOWING ELEOS IMPLANTS WERE EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2021: PROXIMAL TIBIA, POLY SPACER, TIBIAL HINGE COMPONENT, CANAL-FILLING STEM EXTENSION, RESURFACING FEMUR AXIAL PIN, SEGMENTAL STEM, RESURFACING FEMUR, AND RESURFACING PATELLA. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ADVERSE EVENT HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 13115766 ↗
• InjuryNov 18, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DEVELOPED AN ALLEGED INFECTION AND UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, THE FOLLOWING ELEOS IMPLANTS WERE REVISED: DISTAL FEMUR AXIAL PIN, DISTAL FEMUR, TIBIAL HINGE COMPONENT, POLY SPACER, 50MM MALE-FEMALE MIDSECTION, AND 110MM MALE-FEMALE MIDSECTION. THE FOLLOWING ELEOS IMPLANTS REMAIN IMPLANTED FROM THE PATIENT'S ORIGINAL SURGERY: CEMENTED BOWED STEM, TIBIAL BASEPLATE, AND CANAL-FILLING STEM EXTENSION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS EVENT HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 12840359 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K161520. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2425-2025 · Jul 11, 2025 · Open, Classified
  ELEOS SEGMENTAL LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM, ELEOS STEM EXTENSION, STRAIGHT, SPLINED, SLOTTED. Canal filling stem implants.
• Z-2424-2025 · Jul 11, 2025 · Open, Classified
  ELEOS SEGMENTAL LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM, ELEOS SEGMENTAL STEM CANAL FILLING STRAIGHT SLOTTED SPLINED 2/3 PLASMA. Canal filling stem implants.
• Z-2423-2025 · Jul 11, 2025 · Open, Classified
  ELEOS SEGMENTAL LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM, ELEOS BOWED CANAL FILLING STEMS. Canal filling stem implants.
• Z-1857-2025 · Sep 22, 2024 · Open, Classified
  ELEOS MALE-FEMALE MIDSECTION 40MM. Part Number: 25001040E. Component of ELEOS Limb Salvage System
• Z-1882-2025 · Sep 1, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Segmental Stem, Canal Filling, Bowed 152MM, 1 EACH. Model Numbers: FB-11152-03M, FB-12152-03M, FB-13152-03M, FB-14152-03M, FB-15152-03M, FB-16152-03M, FB-17152-03M, FB-18152-03M, F
• Z-1881-2025 · Sep 1, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Segmental Stem, Canal Filling, Straight, 120MM, 1 EACH. Model Numbers: FS-11120-03M, FS-12120-03M, FS-13120-03M, FS-14120-03M, FS-15120-03M, FS-16120-03M, FS-17120-03M, FS-18120-03
• Z-1884-2025 · Sep 1, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Male-Female Midsection with the following sizes and model numbers. a. Male-Female Midsection, 40mm, 1 EACH; Model Number: 25001040E b. Male-Female Midsection, 50mm, 1 EACH; Model
• Z-1879-2025 · Sep 1, 2023 · Open, Classified
  a. Segmental Stem, Cemented, Straight, 100MM, 1 EACH; Model Numbers: CS-09100-03M, CS-10100-03M. b. Segmental Stem, Cemented, Straight, 120MM, 1 EACH. Model Numbers: CS-11120-03M,
• Z-2646-2017 · May 23, 2017 · Terminated
  ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 18MM, LENGTH 120MM, STYLE STRAIGHT, TYPE CANAL FILLING, COLLAR 25MM, REF 2500SP18E
• Z-2648-2017 · May 23, 2017 · Terminated
  ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 20MM, LENGTH 120MM, STYLE STRAIGHT, TYPE CANAL FILLING, COLLAR 25MM; REF 2500SP22E
• Z-2647-2017 · May 23, 2017 · Terminated
  ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 20MM, LENGTH 120MM, STYLE STRAIGHT, TYPE CANAL FILLING, COLLAR 25MM; REF 2500SP20E