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N/A 09-0394Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 1

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036029203), received between Dec 16, 2025 and Dec 16, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Naturally Worn4

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 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 23819268 ↗
  • 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 23819261 ↗
  • 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 23819260 ↗
  • 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 23819246 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.