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Biomet, Inc.

FDA recalling firm · 84 enforcement events · 255 product records · 2006–2026 · IN

Biomet, Inc. has 84 FDA enforcement events on this register (255 product records) between 2006 and 2026: 84 device; the busiest year was 2015 with 16.

0% of its events are Class I; the most common class is Class II (83). 12 events are listed as ongoing; the recalling firm's address is in IN.

Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Event counts depend on a firm's size and product range; they are not a comparison of one firm with another.

Enforcement events

InitiatedProduct (first record)TypeClassRecordsStatus
1 Jul 2026Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Model/Catalog Number: 475620 Product Description: Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly 12mmDeviceClass II5Ongoing
23 Sep 2025BIOMET ZipTight, Acute AC Joint Implant, Single Ziploop , Model/Catalog Number: 904834; Fixation System for AC Joint RepairDeviceClass II1Ongoing
9 Sep 2025Juggerknot Mini Soft Anchors, Model/Catalog Number: 912080DeviceClass II1Ongoing
21 Oct 2024JuggerLoc/ToggleLoc 2.9mm Drill Guide, Model number 110027357DeviceClass II1Ongoing
17 May 2024RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup, 41 mm Outer Diameter - Used in hip hemi-arthroplasty Item Number: 11-165206DeviceClass II1Ongoing
13 Mar 2024Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek lid stock (outer…DeviceClass II1Ongoing
2 Nov 2023Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3, Item Number 00-8777-040-01DeviceClass II2Ongoing
9 Oct 2023Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 10 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178400DeviceClass II19Ongoing
6 Feb 2023G7 Acetabular System, Dual Mobility Acetabular Liner, 40 mm, Size D, Model Number 110024462DeviceClass II1Ongoing
29 Dec 2022(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 60 mm. Intended for knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183104 (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 62.5 mm Item Number: 183106 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 65 mm Item Number: 183108 (4) Vanguard Knee System PS…DeviceClass II2Ongoing
15 Dec 2022Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Lateral Tibial Construct- Intended to replace part of a knee joint when used in conjunction with a femoral and tibial component Item Number: 154341DeviceClass II1Ongoing
29 Nov 2022OSS Modular Arthrodesis Nail, 7 Degree Collar Assembly with Locking Bolts-For use in the replacement of segmental defects of long bone, including midshaft replacement, and arthrodesis of the knee Item Number: CP260602DeviceClass II1Ongoing
14 Feb 2022BIOMET Sports Medicine JUGGERLOC SLOTTED REAMER: [Item # 110010371, 6MM], [Item #110010372, 7MM], [Item # 110010373, 8MM], [Item #110018275, 5MM]. Devices are packaged in a vacuum sealed nylon pouch, which is placed in a carton with the appropriate IFU and patient record labels. Identifying labels on the pouch and…DeviceClass II4Terminated
7 Jan 2022Arcos Modular Revision Hip System, Standard Cone Prox Body, Porous Plasma,Size A, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301301DeviceClass II8Terminated
2 Jun 2021Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item Number: 11-301300DeviceClass II17Terminated
15 Jan 2021Central Screw 6.5x25mm - Product Usage: used as a sterile screw that is intended for implantable shoulder prosthesis assembly and/or fixation.DeviceClass II1Terminated
23 Dec 2020A.L.P.S. Clavicle Plating System, Plate, Fixation, Bone, Item Number 233500004 - Product Usage: indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-unions of the clavicle including osteopenic bone.DeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Dec 2020Vanguard 360 Revision System Posterior Augment With Bolt - Product Usage: intended for use in knee arthroplasty Item Number: 185422DeviceClass II1Terminated
25 Nov 20203.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009787 110009790, 110009794, 110009796, 110009798, 110009800 - Product Usage: Fracture fixationof small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.DeviceClass II16Terminated
4 Sep 2020Biomet Regenerex Primary Taper Cap Item Number 141269DeviceClass II4Terminated
3 Sep 2020(1) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, E1 Antioxidant Infused, 28 MM, 41 MM: Item No. 110010458; Lot No. 710930; UDI No. (01) 00880304568747 (17) 230614 (10) 710930 (2) RingLoc Hip system Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup: Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 41 MM OD, 28 MM ID: Item No. 11-165206,…DeviceClass II1Terminated
2 Sep 2020Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter-Shoulder Prosthesis item: 010000589 - Product Usage: intended to serve as the foundation for the reverse shoulder prosthesis head (glenosphere).DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 May 2020Comprehensive VRS Inserter, shoulder prosthesis, Item No. 110019068. UDI: (01)00880304829503 (10)814100, (01)00880304829503 (10)570640, (01)00880304829503 (10)728890, (01)00880304829503 (10)977300DeviceClass II1Terminated
17 Apr 2020Extremities Item Number: 1)113954 Hybrid Glenoid Glenoid Base, 4 MM 2) XL-115366 Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral Bearing, ArComXL, 44 MM X 41 MM, Standard 3) XL-115364 Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral Bearing, ArComXL, 44 MM X 36 MM, +3MM Standard Product Usage: is indicated for use in patients whose…DeviceClass II13Terminated
13 Mar 2020Comprehensive Humeral Tray Taper Extraction Pliers - Replacement Tips, Model Number 110028522 - Product Usage: Intended to be used in surgery to relieve pain and to replace the glenoid and humeral side of the shoulder joint in order to restore mobility in a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint with severe arthropathy…DeviceClass II1Terminated
26 Feb 2020BIOMET StageOne Hip Cement Spacer Mold with Insert, 48 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431181.DeviceClass II33Terminated
25 Feb 2020Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate With Taper Adapter-indicated for primary, fracture, or revision total shoulder replacement for the relief of pain and significant disability due to gross rotator cuff deficiency Item Number: 010000589DeviceClass II1Terminated
17 Feb 2020Comprehensive Shoulder System Mini Humeral Stem 9mm,, Model No. 113629 - Product Usage: The intended use of the comprehensive humeral stem mini is to act as the humeral component of the comprehensive total shoulder system.DeviceClass II1Terminated
28 Feb 2018Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Segmental Revision System (SRS). Orthopedic implants for Proximal Humeral Reconstruction, Distal Humeral Reconstruction, and Total Humeral ReconstructionDeviceClass II1Terminated
10 Jun 2016TSP Hip Fracture Plating System device, fixation, proximal femoral, implant The Biomet Hip Fracture Plating Systems are indicated for use in the open reduction and internal fixation of a wide variety of fractures of the proximal femur: intracapsular fractures and intertrochanteric fractures. Fracture plates with six…DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Apr 2016PerFuse Decompression Instrument PN: 800-0541, Lot:100650. Designed to access the femoral head for decompression.DeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Apr 2016Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. guide, surgical, instrumentDeviceClass II14Terminated
9 Mar 2016All instrumentation associated with the Prelude PF Resurfacing Knee System.DeviceClass II1Terminated
16 Feb 2016HipLOC CHS Plate/Lag Screw IntroducerDeviceClass II1Terminated
16 Feb 2016Verso Shoulder Forked Retractor (Comprehensive Instrumentation 2 Prong Retractor) Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder products are indicated for use in patients whose shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe arthropathy and/or previously failed shoulder joint replacement with a grossly…DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Feb 2016Vanguard XP Knee System Porous Femoral Component various sizes and orientation a total knee replacement system. prosthesis, knee, patella/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymerDeviceClass II1Terminated
29 Jan 2016Crosslock DVR ePAK -Sterile, Ref 81180050, are complete surgical sets including plates, screws, and instruments for orthopedic fixation The Cross lock DVR ePAK Volar Rim Plates system is intended for fixation of fractures, mal unions, and osteotomies involving the distal radius. The DVR Wrist ePAK system is intended…DeviceClass II1Terminated
2 Dec 2015Black Mamba Suture PasserDeviceClass II2Terminated
20 Nov 2015A.L.P.S. 4.0mm Cancellous Locking Screws intended for use in stabilization and fixation of fractures, revision procedures, fusions, reconstructions (osteotomy) and non-unions of the bones.DeviceClass II1Terminated
17 Nov 2015Biomet Integral Centralizer Hip System, Lateralized Femoral Stem (Co-Cr-Mo), 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 17mmDeviceClass II1Terminated
28 Jul 2015Vision RingLoc Shell 50 mm Size 23. Hip joint replacement prosthesis.DeviceClass II1Terminated
17 Jun 2015A.L.P.S. - Medium Bone Plate Forceps. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.DeviceClass II1Terminated
4 Jun 2015A.L.P.S., 3.5mm x 60 mm Cortical Locking Screw. Bone fixation screwDeviceClass II1Terminated
4 Jun 2015A.L.P.S. Foot Locking Calcaneus Plate,Small-Right. Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps generally in the management of fractures and reconstructive surgeries.DeviceClass II1Terminated
3 Jun 2015Oxford 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…DeviceClass II1Terminated
3 Jun 2015Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head. An interference fixation screw for use in soft tissue reattachment procedures.DeviceClass II2Terminated
1 May 2015Unilateral external fixation ankle clamp Product Usage: Unilateral external fixation for use treatment of bone conditions amenable to treatment by use of external fixation modalityDeviceClass II1Terminated
22 Apr 2015Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial For use during knee joint replacement.DeviceClass II1Terminated
16 Apr 2015Mallory/Head Primary Hip System; Size 11, 160 mm, Lateralized Femoral Stem; Ti-6Al-4V; Porous Plasma Uncemented, & Mallory/Head Total Hip System Size 12, 165 mm, Bi- Metric Femoral Components. Hip joint replacement components include: femoral stems, femoral heads, acetabular shells, and acetabular liners.DeviceClass III4Terminated
18 Mar 2015LOW PROFILE NON-LOCK SCREW; 2.7mm x 22 mm; REF 131227222; LOT RM105E. Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps generally in the management of fractures and reconstructive surgeries.DeviceClass II1Terminated
26 Feb 2015ToggleLoc; fastener, fixation, non degradable, soft tissue; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device #7 PE Ziploop Extended Toggleloc Product Usage: The Toggleloc System is a non-resorbable system intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or…DeviceClass II2Terminated
9 Jan 2015Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50 mm, PN 13-104150, hip prosthesis component (Ringloc)DeviceClass II2Terminated
7 Jan 2015Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate 25mm with Taper Adaptor, Part Number: 010000589 Lot: 527400DeviceClass II1Terminated
2 Dec 2014Device Brand Name: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Device Classification Name: prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented Device Common Name: Sirius Femoral Stem The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision…DeviceClass II2Terminated
26 Sep 2014Black Mamba Suture Passer. The Biomet Sports Medicine Mamba instruments are utilized to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. The Mamba Needle is designed for use with the Mamba Suture Passer. The needles are sterile, disposable, and for single-patient use only.DeviceClass II3Terminated
24 Sep 2014Discovery 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.DeviceClass II1Terminated
17 Sep 2014Compress Face Reamer Product Usage: Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement, tumor resections, revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty, and trauma.DeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Jul 2014Vanguard 360 Femoral Boss Reamer, Label: REF 32-488474 VANGUARD 360 1NSTRUMENT FEMORAL BOSS REAMER NON-STERILE, BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS 56 EAST BELL DRIVE P.O. BOX 587 WARSAW, IN 46581 USADeviceClass II1Terminated
23 Jun 2014Device Brand Name: Distal Radius Fracture Repair System Device Classification Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone Device Common Name: Drill Guide DNP 3.3mm Labeling: DRILL GUIDE DNP 3.3 MM NON-STERILE LOT NB0311 QTY 1 DePuy P.O Box 988 Warsaw IN 46581DeviceClass II1Terminated
15 May 2014DISCOVERY ELBOW prosthesis, 4 MM X 100 MM RIGHT HUMERAL FLANGED I BOND COAT Tl 6AL 4V ALLOY. Elbow joint replacement prostheses are intended for primary and revision joint arthroplasty for use in cemented applications.DeviceClass II1Terminated
7 May 2014G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.DeviceClass II2Terminated
22 Apr 2014ExploR 7x26mm Modular Radial Stem, Catalog number 11-210062. Elbow prosthesis orthopedic implant.DeviceClass II1Terminated
15 Apr 2014EZPass Suture Retriever, Nitinol, Single Pack, Part number 10007380. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue.DeviceClass II3Terminated
26 Feb 2014Part 475620 Intramedullary Bone Saw CAM Assembly Size 12mm, A unique and exclusive clinical instrument used to correct leg length, or rotational discrepancies in the femur.DeviceClass II3Terminated
19 Dec 2013Locking Cortical Screw 3.5mmX38mm REF 8161-35-038DeviceClass II1Terminated
26 Nov 2013G7 Acetabular Screw 6.5mmx35mm Part Number: 010001000DeviceClass II1Terminated
26 Nov 2013outer box: Ref 906768, CurvTek Eye Needle 22 MM X-large Stainless Steel, Single Use Gamma Sterilized, Rx inner incorrect label: CurvTek 7 MM Medium, Single Pack Quantity -3, REF 906760 To pass the CurvTek needle, place the jaws of the instrument utilized to grasp the needle on the sides of the needle and orient and…DeviceClass II1Terminated
25 Oct 2013REF 200068 Security (TM) Enclosed Carpal Tunnel System Blade ( Single) ABS /Stainless Steel Sterile Device, Single Use Only. Designed to release the transverse carpal ligament.DeviceClass II1Terminated
10 Oct 2013Juggerknotless Drill Bit, REF 110003173, Sterile, Single Use Product Usage: The Juggerknotless Soft Anchors are indicated for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the shoulder, foot/ankle, hand/wrist, and hip.DeviceClass II1Terminated
7 Jun 2013REF 154200 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size A3 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Sterile R 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…DeviceClass II30Terminated
15 May 2013Superior Approach Resection Guide Assembly. Indicated for primary, fracture, or revision total shoulder replacement for the relief of pain.DeviceClass II1Terminated
29 Apr 2013Biomet Trauma Phoenix Retrograde Femoral Connecting Bolt Trauma Fixation Systems. Product Usage: The Phoenix Retrograde Femoral Nail is indicated for alignment, stabilization, and fixation of fractures caused by trauma or disease and the fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction…DeviceClass II1Terminated
26 Apr 2013Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Feb 2013REF S313152 Straight Acetabular Inserter Handle Ringloc non-sterile Orthopedic manual surgical instrumentDeviceClass II1Terminated
3 Jan 2013TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW 8MMX25MM Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures a variety of internal fixation devices intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or degenerative disease. Implants used for this application include: screws,…DeviceClass II1Terminated
15 Nov 2012Biomet Offset Tibial Tray 2.5 mm Adaptor, REF 141490 Sterile, QTY.1 Product Usage: Knee joint replacement prostheses intended for application with or without bone cement. Knee joint replacement components include femoral, tibial, and patellar components, intended for both primary and revision applications.…DeviceClass II1Terminated
9 Nov 2012EBI XFIX DFS Rail System (Adult Rail Gradual Swivel Clamp). The Biomet Rail System consists of a unilateral external fixator rail, modular bone screw clamps, and compression and distraction units. The device is used in the treatment of bone fractures.DeviceClass II1Terminated
6 Nov 2012Echo Bi-Metric Press-Fit Stems/Echo Bi-Metric 11mm x 135mm Collarless Porous Stem (Orthopedic Implant) Indications: 1) Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis, 2) rheumatoid arthritis, 3) correction offunctional deformity, 4) treatment of non-union, femoral neck…DeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Nov 2012OSS Reamer Sleeve REF132-472661 KNEE REAMER SLEEVE 8.0 THRU 12.5 STAINLESS STEEL The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bullet tip of cylindrical reamers during the tibial preparation in OSS procedures. They are reusable.DeviceClass II2Terminated
1 Nov 2012Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant) Product Usage: The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bullet tip of cylindrical reamers during the tibial preparation in OSS procedures. They are reusable.DeviceClass II1Terminated
4 Oct 2012Ranawat/Burnstein Acetabular Shell 54mm/Limited Holes/Porous Coated is a metallic, full-hemisphere, acetabular shell component. Intended Use: The shell utilizes a modular polyethylene liner and a femoral head component that is taper fit onto a femoral stem at the time of surgery. Cemented or non-cemented total hip…DeviceClass II1Terminated
23 Aug 2012Optilock 2.7 mm Screw Inserter. Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. The System is intended for fractures and fracture dislocations, osteotomies and non-unions of the proximal humerus, particularly in osteopenic bone. The System is intended…DeviceClass II2Terminated
14 Aug 2012JUGGERKNOT IN¿GUIDE PUNCH, 2.9MM. The JuggerKnot 2.9mm In-Guide Punch is intended to be used to prepare a 2.9mm hole into bone in which the JuggerKnot 2.9mm Suture Anchor is to be placed. The JuggerKnot 2.9mm Suture Anchor is intended to be used to attach soft tissue to bone.DeviceClass II1Terminated
12 Dec 2006PT113950 PT HYBRID Glenoid Post Regenerex porous titanium construct Sterile R Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer CementedDeviceClass II1Terminated

By type and class

Device84
Class II83
Class III1

Class I: 0% of this firm's events; 18% of all events on the register.

Events by year

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Enforcement events for Biomet, Inc. by year initiated.

Questions and answers

How many FDA recalls has Biomet, Inc. had?

84 enforcement events (255 product records) on this register, 2006–2026: 84 device.

Are any Biomet, Inc. recalls ongoing?

12 events are listed as ongoing in the current openFDA export.

What class are Biomet, Inc. recalls?

83 Class II, 1 Class III. 0% are Class I against 18% of all events on the register. Class reflects the relative degree of health hazard of the product, not the firm.

Where does this data come from?

openFDA food, drug and device enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026.

Provenance

Source: openFDA enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026. Firm names are grouped exactly as FDA spells them; the same company can appear under several spellings. Only organisations are shown. See the methodology.