N/A 09-0293Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036028466), received between Dec 16, 2025 and Dec 16, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Naturally Worn2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ELEVATOR WAS DISCOVERED TO BE WORN OVER TIME AND NEEDED REPLACING. NO SPECIFIC SURGERY OR PATIENT WAS INVOLVED, AND NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. INVESTIGATION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE INSTRUMENT HAS A FRACTURED TIP. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23819254 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ELEVATOR WAS DISCOVERED TO BE WORN OVER TIME AND NEEDED REPLACING. NO SPECIFIC SURGERY OR PATIENT WAS INVOLVED, AND NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. INVESTIGATION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE INSTRUMENT HAS A FRACTURED TIP. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23819244 ↗
Other ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL devices
- N/A 09-0257Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL57 reports
- N/A 09-0252Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL49 reports
- N/A SP-2359Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL28 reports
- N/A 09-0313Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL17 reports
- N/A 09-0262Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL15 reports
- N/A 09-0386Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL9 reports
- N/A 09-0258Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL8 reports
- N/A 09-0259Biomet Microfixation, Inc · ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL8 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.