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"1.5MM" SYSTEM 95-1505Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2

Quick summary

This Biomet Microfixation burr hole cover is used to cover holes in the skull after surgery. Reports mostly describe patients needing a repeat procedure for an unknown reason, with little detail provided, and a few mention the cover breaking or loosening. There are 23 reports naming its identifier, with no deaths and 23 injuries. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
23
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
23
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 23 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036056162), received between Feb 19, 2020 and Jun 21, 2023 — classified as 23 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).

11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121589, K121624, 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 Problem21
  • Fracture2
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information21
  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 23 most recent of 23 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse 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: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172228 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED, THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE. AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE. AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172227 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172222 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172217 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse 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: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172216 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172127 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172118 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172115 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172075 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    TIT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172073 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse 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: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172034 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172019 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172017 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172014 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172012 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172008 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172006 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17172002 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17171992 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse 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: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17171969 ↗
  • InjuryJun 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17171966 ↗
  • InjuryJul 30, 2021Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 12252982 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 19, 2020Fracture; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Fracture; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

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

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 9726888 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K121589, K121624, 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-0136-2016 · Aug 6, 2015 · Terminated
    Neuro Combo Set Case The cases hold surgical instrumentation in place during handling and storage.
  • Z-0137-2016 · Aug 6, 2015 · Terminated
    Thinflap System Case The cases hold surgical instrumentation in place during handling and storage.
  • 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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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.