Biomet, Inc.
255 recalls on record · Latest: Aug 12, 2026
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Federal filing book Biomet, Inc. HEAVY-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY
#50 of 14,151 · 255 notices · 0.244% archive
- BOOK 255 notices
- RANK #50 of 14,151
- SHARE 0.244% archive
- AGENCY FDA Devices (255)
- CAT medical devices
- CATS 1 category
- LATEST Aug 12, 2026
- PHOTO Hospira Inc.
Nearest notice-volume peer: Hospira Inc. (2 notice gap)
Biomet, Inc. accounts for about 0.244% of the 104,423-notice archive on 255 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →
Biomet, Inc.'s standing among 14,151 recalling firms
Biomet, Inc. ranks 50th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.
Biomet, Inc. vs all firms by recall-notice count
Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer
255 50th of 14151 higher than 14,101 of 14,151 firms
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13
Biomet, Inc. in the notice-volume neighbourhood
Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers
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What this shows Biomet, Inc. holds about 0.244% of archive notices alongside 255 distinct filings.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size C, 80 MM Item Number: 11-301343
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size D, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301314
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301321
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301331
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301311
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301312
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size E, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301335
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item Number: 11-301310
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 80 MM Item Number: 11-301342
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size C, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301333
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size E, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301315
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size D, 80 MM Item Number: 11-301354
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size E, 70 MM Item Number:11-301325
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301302
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 18, 2021
Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301322
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021
Central Screw 6.5x25mm - Product Usage: used as a sterile screw that is intended for implantable shoulder prosthesis assembly and/or fixation.
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 27, 2021
A.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.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2020
Vanguard 360 Revision System Posterior Augment With Bolt - Product Usage: intended for use in knee arthroplasty Item Number: 185422
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
3.0mm 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
Comprehensive Total Shoulder System/Bio-Modular Choice Shoulder System, Item number 406669 - Product Usage: Surgical instrument handle, non-torque-limiting.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
Oxford Fixed Lateral, Item numbers 154330, 154370, 154373 154376 - Product Usage: indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be implanted with bone cement.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
Custom Cancellous Thread, Item numbers CP161941, CP161943 - Product Usage: 1. Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis 3. Correction of functional deformity 4. Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable using other techniques. 5. Revision of previously failed total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
Sterile Trac System Thinflap 24 MM Burr Hole Plate, Item number SP-STA-1021-12 - Product Usage: Fixation of Cranial bone
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
PHOENIX, Interlocking screw for IM nail, Item numbers 14-405040, 14-405042, 14-405044, 14-405070 - Product Usage: Fracture fixation of small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
M/H MODULAR STEM, Item number 13-104756 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage procedures.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
OSS Polyethylene Tibial Bushing, Item number 150476 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
RINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System Bi Polar Locking Ring, Item number 11-165304 - Product Usage: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented, Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System, Item numbers 115394, 115395, 115396, 115398, 180550, 180551, 180552, 180553, 180554, 180555, 180556, 180557, 180558, 180559, 180560, 180562 - Product Usage: indicated for use in patients whose shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe arthroplasty and/or previously failed shoulder joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff The patient must anatomically and structurally suited to receive the implants and a functional de
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
4.0/5.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009810, 110009821, 110009825, 110009852 - Product Usage: Fracture fixationof small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
RINGLOC ACETABULAR SYSTEM Self-tapping bone screws, Item numbers 103531, 103533, 103534, 103535 - Product Usage: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component); Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
6.5/8.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009929, 110009934, 110009935, 110009936, 110009993, 110009994, 110009996, 110009998, 110010000, 110010003, 110010029, 110010030, 110010032, 110010099 - Product Usage: Fracture fixationof small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
Titanium IFS, Item number 909680 - Product Usage: Bone to bone fixation.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
RingLoc+ Quick Connect Drill Bit, Item numbers 31-323215, 31-323220, 31-323230, 31-323240 - Product Usage: Bit, Drill.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020
RapidFire Clip, Item Number 95-0154 - Product Usage: Fixation of Craniofacial bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 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, Lot No. 649750; UDI No. (01) 00880304001923 (17) 230614 (10) 649750 (3) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 52 MM OD, 28 MM ID: It
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020
Biomet 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).
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020
Biomet ONPOINT SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT-EU Item Number: 24-3055
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020
Biomet ARTHROSIMPLICITY KIT EU Item Number: 24-4055
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020
Biomet Regenerex Primary Taper Cap Item Number 141269
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020
Biomet OnPoint SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT Item Number: 24-3050
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020
Comprehensive VRS Inserter, shoulder prosthesis, Item No. 110019068. UDI: (01)00880304829503 (10)814100, (01)00880304829503 (10)570640, (01)00880304829503 (10)728890, (01)00880304829503 (10)977300
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: 154335 Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Lateral Tibial Construct, Left, Cemented, D3 154336 Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Lateral Tibial Construct, Left, Cemented, D4 154339 Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Lateral Tibial Construct, Left, Cemented, D7 154355 Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Lateral Tibial Construct, Right, Cemented, B3 154361 Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Lateral Tibial Construct, Right, Cemented, C4 154366 Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Latera
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM; 184764 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: TMJPM-1510 Microfixation Custom Made Device, Left PM-TMJ Model (01)00841036226534(17)220111(10)735550 Product Usage: Knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: 189260 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM 189720 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM 189320 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM 189700 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 79 MM 189704 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 14 MM X 79 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: US154709 Knees Vanguard M Partial Knee System MonoBlock Tibial Tray, Right Medial/Left Lateral, B8 US154722 Knees Vanguard M Partial Knee System MonoBlock Tibial Tray, Left Medial/Right Lateral, D5 US154725 Knees Vanguard M Partial Knee System MonoBlock Tibial Tray, Right Medial/Left Lateral, D6 US154705 Knees Vanguard M Partial Knee System MonoBlock Tibial Tray, Right Medial/Left Lateral, B6 US154707 Knees Vanguard M Partial Knee System MonoBlock Tibial Tray, Right Medial/Le
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: 150414 Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Tibial Bearing, 20 MM Standard - Product Usage: Knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: 155308 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 10 MM X 65 MM 155326 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 10 MM X 70 MM 155330 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 14 MM X 70 MM 155344 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 10 MM X 75 MM 155346 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 12 MM X 75 MM 155326 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, 10 MM X 70 MM 155328 Knees AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Compon
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Extremities 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 shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe arthropathy and/or previously failed shoulder joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020
Knee Products: 183622 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 63/67 MM 183620 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63/67 MM 189048 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 18 MM X 67 MM 189082 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 75 MM
Biomet, Inc. carries an outsized archive share
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal recall notices name Biomet, Inc.? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 255 distinct federal recall events naming Biomet, Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Biomet, Inc. sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Biomet, Inc. ranks #50 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (99th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Biomet, Inc.'s notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 255 of this firm's 255 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Biomet, Inc.'s filing book? ▼
Filings for Biomet, Inc. span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
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No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Biomet, Inc.: 255 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.
Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Biomet, Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.
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