Speed SE-1818Recalls & reported problems
Biomedical Enterprises, Inc. · SPEED 18X18X18mm implant · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Speed (9)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00810633020197), received between Apr 5, 2016 and Jul 1, 2020 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break4
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Pain2
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 1, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, ONE STAPLE HAS COME OFF THE INSERTER TOOL AND RENDERING IT USELESS. IT WAS UNKNOWN HOW IT HAPPENED AND WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED. THERE WAS NO SURGERY AND PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) SPEED COMPRESSION IMPLANT KIT 18X18X18MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10221135 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED DURING A LEFT MIDFOOT FUSION WITH A REPAIR OF PERONEAL TENDON WITH BONE GRAFT, THE COMPRESSION IMPLANT HAD LOOSENED FROM INSERTION HANDLE DURING TRANSPORT AND FULLY DETACHED WHILE THE BOX WAS BEING OPENED. THE IMPLANT WAS UNABLE TO BE INSERTED AS COMPRESSION HAD ALREADY INITIATED UPON RELEASE FROM HANDLE, MEANING IT WOULD NO LONGER MATCH UP TO THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES. PATIENT STATUS AND SURGICAL DELAY WAS UNKNOWN. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9884436 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2016Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IN (B)(6) 2013, TWO SPEED IMPLANTS (SE-0907) WERE INSERTED. DURING TWO WEEK POST OPERATIVE VISIT, PATIENT COMPLAINED OF PAIN AND X-RAY REVEALED THAT IMPLANTS WERE BACKING OUT OF BONE. REVISION SURGERY TOOK PLACE IN (B)(6) 2013 AND BOTH IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED, USING ANOTHER UNKNOWN DEVICE FOR FINAL FIXATION. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 5868275 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2016Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IN (B)(6) 2013, TWO SPEED IMPLANTS (SE-0907) WERE INSERTED. DURING TWO WEEK POST OPERATIVE VISIT, PATIENT COMPLAINED OF PAIN AND X-RAY REVEALED THAT IMPLANTS WERE BACKING OUT OF BONE. REVISION SURGERY TOOK PLACE IN (B)(6) 2013 AND BOTH IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED, USING ANOTHER UNKNOWN DEVICE FOR FINAL FIXATION. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 5868264 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2016Break; Break
TWO SPEED IMPLANTS (SE-1818, SE-1515) WERE INSERTED APPROPRIATELY DURING LIS FRANC PROCEDURE (B)(6) 2015. ON OR AROUND (B)(6) 2016, BROKEN IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 5609512 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2016Break; Break
TWO SPEED IMPLANTS (SE-1818, SE-1515) WERE INSERTED APPROPRIATELY DURING LIS FRANC PROCEDURE (B)(6) 2015. ON OR AROUND (B)(6) 2016, BROKEN IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 5607974 ↗MalfunctionApr 5, 2016Break; Break
SPEED (SE-1818) WAS INSERTED APPROPRIATELY DURING TRIPLE PROCEDURE (B)(6) 2013. FOLLOW-UP X-RAY ON (B)(6) 2014 REVEALED THAT IMPLANT HAD BROKEN. PATIENT HAS NOT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY, NOR REMOVAL OF BROKEN IMPLANT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 5549406 ↗MalfunctionApr 5, 2016Break; Break
SPEED (SE-1818) WAS INSERTED APPROPRIATELY DURING TN FUSION PROCEDURE (B)(6) 2015. FOLLOW-UP X-RAY (B)(6) 2015 REVEALED THAT IMPLANT HAD BROKEN. PATIENT HAS NOT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY, NOR REMOVAL OF BROKEN IMPLANT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 5548362 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- 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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