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Advance KTSLFM31Recalls & reported problems

Microport Orthopedics Inc. · ADVANCE® BIOFOAM® TIBIA BASE W/O SCREWHOLES SIZE 3+ · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI M684KTSLFM311), received between Jul 3, 2019 and Dec 23, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

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

Device problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Naturally Worn1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • No Information1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryDec 23, 2019Unstable; Naturally Worn; Unstable; Naturally Worn

    ALLEGEDLY, INSTABILITY. THE AREA AROUND THE IMPLANTS WAS ALL BLACK, 'POSSIBLE METALLOSIS" CULTURES TAKEN: LATERAL CONDYLE POSTERIORLY HAD SIGNIFICANT WEAR ON POLY, FEMUR WORE THROUGH POLY AND WAS METAL ON METAL W/ BASE PLATE.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 9512429 ↗
  • InjuryJul 3, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    ALLEGEDLY TIBIAL PAIN IS WHAT THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING AND REVISED DUE TO. THE POLY WAS REMOVED ALONG WITH THE TIB BASE AND KEEL. A NEW TIB BASE WAS IMPLANTED ALONG WITH A 2.5 MM AUGMENTS AND A POLY. (RIGHT)

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 8759495 ↗

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