Active Articulation Hip SystemRecalls & reported problems across all models
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · 9 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 83
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 82
- Recalls
- 0
We found 9 models of Active Articulation Hip System by Biomet Orthopedics, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 83 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 27, 2018 and Aug 27, 2026 — classified as 82 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (57 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Active Articulation Hip System problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated57
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem15
- Detachment of Device or Device Component15
- Insufficient Device Problem Information5
- Fracture4
- Naturally Worn2
- Material Deformation1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation56
- Pain12
- Failure of Implant11
- Insufficient Information8
- Fall7
- Unspecified Infection7
- Metal Related Pathology3
- Bone Fracture(s)2
Active Articulation Hip System models
9 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200148Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented19 reports
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200146PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED18 reports
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200152Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented17 reports
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200150Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented14 reports
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200144Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented9 reports
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200154PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200156Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented2 reports
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200160Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 report
- Active Articulation Hip System EP-200164PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
Recent Active Articulation Hip System adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 27, 2026Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
It was reported the patient underwent a revision approximately 17 months post-implantation due to dislocation. Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 50473844 ↗InjuryDec 17, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23831178 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2025Fracture; Fracture
InjuryNov 20, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL HIP PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER DUE TO ONGOING PAIN, SPECIFICALLY IN HIP FLEXION AND EXTERNAL ROTATION. THE JOINT WAS OPENED AND THE CUP ORIENTATION EVALUATED. THE SURGEON FELT THAT THE CUP WAS CAPTURED BY BONE (SO WAS NOT PROUD). AN ILIOPSOAS RELEASE WAS PERFORMED AND A NEW BEARING AND HEAD IMPLANTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 23607594 ↗InjurySep 2, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL HIP PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 22936759 ↗InjuryAug 26, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Unequal Limb Length
MAUDE report 22895035 ↗InjuryAug 14, 2025Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY EIGHT YEARS POST-IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BEARING AND HEAD WERE REPLACED, AND THE OPERATION WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE BEARING WAS DAMAGED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22805242 ↗InjuryJul 10, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE LINER AND BEARING. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED A MANUAL REDUCTION OF THE DISLOCATION AND THEN THE BEARING AND HEAD SEPARATED. ALL COMPONENTS REVISED EXCEPT THE STEM. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22472966 ↗InjuryJul 1, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISASSEMBLY OF THE POLY BEARING AND HEAD. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22371253 ↗InjuryJun 9, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP ARTHROPLASTY AND WAS IMPLANTED WITH ZIMMER BIOMET PRODUCTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED NEARLY ONE (1) YEAR POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE LINER WAS EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22168790 ↗InjuryMay 29, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO INFECTION AND DISLOCATION. THE PATIENT HAD A WASHOUT AND THE BEARING AND HEAD WERE EXCHANGED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 22108580 ↗InjuryApr 4, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21772874 ↗InjuryFeb 7, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21332498 ↗InjuryDec 18, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE 3 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO A DISLOCATION AT THE SITE. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 20967895 ↗InjuryDec 11, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 20901437 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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