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"1.5MM" SYSTEM 91-1515Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036053321), received between Apr 2, 2019 and Apr 10, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction Problem” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem1

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 10, 2019Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

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

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8501308 ↗
  • InjuryApr 2, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THERE IS A REVISION PLANNED DUE TO INFECTION. THE PATIENT HAD AN INFECTION APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK POST-OP. AT THAT TIME, THE PATIENT WAS TREATED WITH ANTIBIOTICS AND THE INFECTION WAS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. THE PATIENT IS NOW INFECTED AGAIN AND COLONIZED WITH (B)(6), WITH PLAN TO REMOVE THE MALAR IMPLANT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8473312 ↗

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

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