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N/A 01-3905Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036011222), received between Jul 26, 2019 and Jan 5, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (2 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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Fracture2
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • No Information1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THE CLASP FRACTURED OFF THE PECTUS BAR BENDER DURING SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11121468 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 24, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT DISASSEMBLED DURING A PECTUS BAR REMOVAL PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE INSTRUMENT. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10442464 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 29, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10209004 ↗
  • InjuryJan 16, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PECTUS BAR BENDER WAS UNABLE TO FUNCTION DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS A NINETY MINUTE DELAY WHILE A NEW INSTRUMENT WAS PROCURED. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 9596226 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2019Fracture; Fracture

    THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8832785 ↗

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