"1.5MM" SYSTEM 01-6480Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036011673), received between Jun 21, 2023 and Feb 1, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 reports).

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121589, K953385); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING WHICH AN OSTEOTOMY WAS PERFORMED. THE OSTEOTOMY HEALED AND DURING THE PLANNED REMOVAL OF THE IMPLANTS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PLATE FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18627388 ↗
• InjuryNov 3, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY 11 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO FRACTURED PLATE(S.) THE COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant

  MAUDE report 18064285 ↗
• InjuryJun 21, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY 11 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO FRACTURED PLATE(S.) THE COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant

  MAUDE report 17170845 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K121589, K953385. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1220-2017 · Jan 10, 2017 · Terminated
  1.5mm System, Cranio-maxillofacial Bone Screws 1.5 x 4mm HT SD X-DR Screw, Bone Screw
• Z-0836-2012 · Nov 8, 2010 · Terminated
  Package of center-drive bone screws labeled in part: "***REF: 01-7204***1.5MM" SYSTEM CENTER-DRIVE SCREW, 5/ PKG***1.5 X4MM TITANIUM***CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE T
• Z-0835-2012 · Nov 8, 2010 · Terminated
  Package of cross-drive bone screws labeled in part: "***REF #95-1504***"1.5MM" SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT) CROSS-DRIVE SCREW, 5/ PK***1.5 X4MM TITANIUM***CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS
• Z-2385-2011 · Jul 28, 2010 · Terminated
  ***BIOMET MICROFIXATION BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA www.biometmicrofixation.com***6 HOLE REGULAR DOUBLE Y PLATE***"1.5MM SYSTEM PLATE DOUBL
• Z-2873-2011 · May 17, 2010 · Terminated
  "***REF: 91-6704***THINFLAP SYSTEM CROSS-DRIVE, SELF-DRILLING SCREW 1.5X4MM (.059X.159") (WXL)***TITANIUM***NON-STERILE PRODUCT***BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSON
• Z-1286-2012 · Apr 26, 2010 · Terminated
  Product is labeled in part: "***REF: 01-7036, LOT 999999, "1.5MM" SYSTEM PLATE L-SHAPE, 3 X 3 HOLE, 100 DEGREE, QTY 00001, CE 0086, 2010-04 *** NON-STERILE PRODUCT ***, LEFT, X-L
• Z-2206-2010 · Mar 17, 2010 · Terminated
  BIOMET MICROFIXATION "1.5MM" SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT) CROSS-DRIVE SCREW, QTY 1, 1.5 X 4MM TITANIUM. REF 91-1504 1 COUNT and REF 95-1504 - 5 PACK. BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPO
• Z-1151-2010 · Oct 6, 2009 · Terminated
  BIOMET MICROFIXATION, "1.5MM" SYSTEM BONE SCREW LP, SELF DRILL, X-DRIVE, SGL.LEAD AUGER POINT, 1.5 X 3.5MM, TITANIUM, NON STERILE PRODUCT. Model 01-7293 and 99-7293-01. BIOMET MI
• Z-1943-2010 · Oct 5, 2009 · Terminated
  BIOMET MICROFIXATION REF: 91-6103 "1.5MM" SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT), SD, X-DR, SCREW 1.5MM X 3.5MM (WXL) TITANIUM LOT 829760, ***NON STERILE PRODUCT***. Bone screws used along with