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"1.5MM" SYSTEM 01-7148Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2

All models of "1.5MM" SYSTEM (35)

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

Adverse event reports
13
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036013196), received between Apr 25, 2019 and Mar 11, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 12 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (12 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K062842); 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture12
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18882074 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 1, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL FRACTURED DURING USE. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S WOUND AND NOTHING WAS RETAINED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18627405 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 27, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16618507 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16609372 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 29, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16067848 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 14, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13522716 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 8, 2021Fracture; Fracture

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 11298251 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 24, 2020Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10895600 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 9, 2020Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10253411 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 9, 2020Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10253390 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 28, 2020Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9772303 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 17, 2020Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9602371 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOUR DRILLS FRACTURED DURING A SURGERY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8549239 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K062842. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0538-2010 · Nov 6, 2009 · Terminated
    Biomet 1.1 X 50MM, 3.5MM STOP STAINLESS STEEL, 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH, REF 01-7141. DISTRIBUTED BY: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218

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