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Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2024-07-25Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  LINK SymphoKnee Patella Sizing Template, Item Number 881-509/00

  The LinkSymphoKnee Patella Sizing Template was incorrectly labeled. The markings on two arms of the instrument were mixed up because the triangular Patella Sizing Template was inserted upside down into the laser marking process.

• 2018-04-20TerminatedDevice Design

  The humeral stems trials are packaged in a kit for Titan Modular Shoulder System under the following labeling: Catalog Number Product Description TRL092002506 Humeral Stem Trial, 6mm TRL092002507 Humeral Stem Trial, 7mm TRL092002508 Humeral Stem Trial, 8mm TRL092002509 Humeral Stem Trial, 9mm TRL092002510 Humeral Stem Trial, 10mm TRL092002511 Humeral Stem Trial, 11mm TRL092002512 Humeral Stem Trial, 12mm TRL092002513 Humeral Stem Trial, 13mm TRL092002514 Humeral Stem Trial, 14mm TRL092002515 Humeral Stem Trial, 15mm TRL092002516 Humeral Stem Trial, 16mm

  Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred during insertion/impaction or extraction of the humeral stem trial whiling preparing the humeral canal and/or trialing. All cases resulted in a delay in surgery, with a variance of medical intervention required.

• 2018-02-12TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components

  NS357R Vega PS Tibia Trial/Preparation Plateau size T4 (Component of the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468) The affected part is provided in the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468. The Vega Knee System is used for reconstruction of the diseased knee joint.

  The NS357R Vega PS Tibia Trial/Preparation Plateau size T4 may be incorrectly labeled. If the incorrect size trial is used the potential risk is implantation of the incorrect implant size which may lead to injury of ligaments, pain and possible revision surgery.

• 2015-07-27TerminatedComponent design/selection

  FOUNDATION KNEE SYSTEM NON STERILE Femoral A/P Cut Block - Type II REF 800-01-139

  The markings on the distal face of the instruments are mis-oriented by 180. This includes Anterior and Posterior, which the surgeon uses to correctly place the cut block on the resectioned face of the femur. The cut block is not symmetric, so correct orientation of the instrument in the A/P direction is critical to making proper anterior, posterior, and chamfer cuts to fit the femoral implant.

• 2015-07-14TerminatedComponent design/selection

  Oxford Femoral Drill Guide Lateral IM Adapter Product Usage: Drill guide. The Oxford Fixed Bearing Knee is a Partial knee replacement system consisting of a femoral component and a fixed bearing tibial component for use in the lateral compartment of the knee. Partial replacement of the articulating surfaces of the knee when only one side of the knee joint is affected due to the compartmental primary degenerative or post-traumatic degenerative disease, previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures, deformity or revision of previous partial arthroplasty in the affected compartment. The Oxford Fixed Lateral bearings are indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be implemented with bone cement.

  Oxford Femoral Drill Guide Lateral IM Adapter may have an undersized diameter that can cause an interference with PN: 32-422822, Oxford Microplasty IM Link.

• 2014-10-16TerminatedProcess control

  Discovery Elbow Humeral Trial Product Usage: Biomet manufactures a variety of elbow joint replacement prostheses intended for primary and revision joint arthoplasty for use in cemented applications. Elbow joint replacement components include humeral and ulnar components, and in some instances, hinge components.

  An investigation identified that the product was incorrectly manufactured as a left humeral trial but is etched as a right humeral trial.

• 2014-04-09TerminatedDevice Design

  GLOBAL Anchor Peg Glenoid Plus (APG+) 2.5MM Breakaway Guide Pin Part # 2230-00-019, Non-Sterile, DePuy, Johnson & Johnson Product Usage: Usage: The GLOBAL APG+ 2.5mm Guide Pin is a single-use instrument that is used to assist the surgeon in the orientation of the cannulated reamer(s) and cannulated central drills in the preparation of the glenoid surface. The GLOBAL APG+ 2.5mm Guide Pin is validated for use with the GLOBAL APG+, GLOBAL STEPTECH APG, and DELTA XTEND Systems. The guide pin is scored in three locations, which allows the surgeon to select a desired pin length. The single-use shoulder instrument is made from 316L Stainless Steel.

  Urgent Device Correction notifications are being sent to USA distributors with follow-up to surgeons concerning updated surgical techniques stressing the possibility of the shoulder pin guide breaking and potentially being left in the patient.

• 2013-12-06TerminatedLabeling design

  NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Purple 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

  This is an expansion of the June 2013 recall of NexGen Micro components. Five (5) additional instruments have been identified that are associated only with the NexGen Micro components. There is the potential for these devices to be inadvertently utilized during surgery, resulting in a delay. The associated implants would not be available due to the previous recall.

• 2013-12-06TerminatedLabeling design

  NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Yellow 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

  This is an expansion of the June 2013 recall of NexGen Micro components. Five (5) additional instruments have been identified that are associated only with the NexGen Micro components. There is the potential for these devices to be inadvertently utilized during surgery, resulting in a delay. The associated implants would not be available due to the previous recall.

• 2013-12-06TerminatedLabeling design

  NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Striped Green 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

  This is an expansion of the June 2013 recall of NexGen Micro components. Five (5) additional instruments have been identified that are associated only with the NexGen Micro components. There is the potential for these devices to be inadvertently utilized during surgery, resulting in a delay. The associated implants would not be available due to the previous recall.