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
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- 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 Jun 1, 2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Plate, fixation, bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 1, 2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 1, 2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 1, 2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Pin, fixation, smooth.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 1, 2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Passer.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 1, 2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Bit, drill.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 1, 2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. guide, surgical, instrument
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 13, 2016
All instrumentation associated with the Prelude PF Resurfacing Knee System.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016
Vanguard 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/polymer
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016
Crosslock 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 stabilization and fixation of small bone fragments in fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstructions of small bones of the hand, foot, radius, ulna, ankle,
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016
Verso 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 deficient rotator cuff. The patient must be anatomically and structurally suited to receive the implants and a functional deltoid muscle is necessary. The Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder i
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016
HipLOC CHS Plate/Lag Screw Introducer
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016
Biomet Integral Centralizer Hip System, Lateralized Femoral Stem (Co-Cr-Mo), 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 17mm
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015
Black Mamba Suture Passer
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015
Green Mamba Suture Passer
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015
A.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.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015
Vision RingLoc Shell 50 mm Size 23. Hip joint replacement prosthesis.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2015
A.L.P.S., 3.5mm x 60 mm Cortical Locking Screw. Bone fixation screw
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2015
A.L.P.S. - Medium Bone Plate Forceps. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2015
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 fr
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2015
A.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.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2015
Gentle Threads Interference Screw 9x35mm Full Thread. An interference fixation screw for use in soft tissue reattachment procedures
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2015
Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head. An interference fixation screw for use in soft tissue reattachment procedures.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015
Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial For use during knee joint replacement.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2015
Unilateral external fixation ankle clamp Product Usage: Unilateral external fixation for use treatment of bone conditions amenable to treatment by use of external fixation modality
FDA Devices Low Jun 17, 2015
Comprehensive Shoulder System, 4 mm, 122 mm long, Primary Shoulder Stem, Ti-6Al-4V, Standard Length Porous Plasma. Shoulder joint replacement components include humeral stems, humeral heads, and glenoid components.
FDA Devices Low Jun 17, 2015
Biomet Cobalt-Chrome Femoral Components, 32MM MOD HEAD COCR -6MM NECK; 32MM MOD HEAD COCR -3 MM NECK; 32MM MOD HEAD COCR STD NECK ; 32MM MOD HEAD COCR +3MM NECK; 32MM COCR MOD HD +6MM NO SKIRT Hip joint replacement components include: femoral stems, femoral heads, acetabular shells, and acetabular liners.
FDA Devices Low Jun 17, 2015
Mallory/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.
FDA Devices Low Jun 17, 2015
MCK Maximum Congruent Knee System, BIOMET FINNED PRI STEM 40MM; 80 x 10MM; 80 x 12.5 MM; 80 x 15 MM Knee joint replacement prostheses components include femoral, tibial, and patellar components.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015
LOW 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2015
Ziploop Button Product Usage: The Ziploop Button is a non-resorbable system intended to aid in ACL reconstructive procedure due to injury or degenerative disease
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2015
ToggleLoc; 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 degenerative disease.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015
Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate 25mm with Taper Adaptor, Part Number: 010000589 Lot: 527400
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 25, 2015
Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50 mm, PN 13-104150, hip prosthesis component (Ringloc)
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 25, 2015
Ringloc+ Acetabular Shell Finned 52 mm, PN 16-104152, hip prosthesis component.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014
Device 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 surgery. A distal centralizer is provided for optimal placement within the femoral canal. The system is used with Type 1 taper modular heads and compatible acetabular shells/liners and
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014
Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920 The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided for optimal placement within the femoral canal. The system is used with Type 1 taper modular heads and compatible acetabular shells/liners and screws to provide a total hip replacement system.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014
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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014
Green 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014
Compress 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014
Mamba Disposable Nitinol Needle. 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014
Black 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014
Vanguard 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 USA
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014
Device 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 46581
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014
DISCOVERY 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014
EZPass Nylon Monofilament Single Pack, Part number 110007379, Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014
EZPass Passer, Sterile single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. Part numbers 904050, 904051, 904052, 904053, 904054, 904055, and 904056.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014
EZPass 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014
G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis. PN:110003500.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014
G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.
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.
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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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