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N/A 51-0929Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 1

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00841036048112), received between Jun 16, 2020 and Jun 16, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2020Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE WIRE CUTTERS HAVE A FRACTURED TIP AND THE DAMAGE WAS NOTICED DURING A CASE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A BACK UP INSTRUMENT. NO ADVERSE EVENTS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10159165 ↗

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