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1.5 LACTOSORB SYSTEM 915-2414Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2 · Implant

All models of 1.5 LACTOSORB SYSTEM (11)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036055493), received between Apr 2, 2021 and Jul 31, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K955729, K971870); 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1

Patient problems

  • Bacterial Infection1
  • Inflammation1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17426744 ↗
  • InjuryApr 2, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Inflammation

    MAUDE report 11609611 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K955729, K971870. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1872-2008 · Mar 19, 2008 · Terminated
    Lactosorb Trauma Plating System, part numbers: 915-2100, 915-2423, 915-2113, 915-2810, 915-2418, 915-2105, 915-2832 and CP-1323. The system is used in trauma and reconstructive su

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