1.5MM SYSTEM 15-1725Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00841036073930), received between Mar 20, 2019 and Mar 20, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K062842); 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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionMar 20, 2019Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THE DRILL FRACTURED DURING A LEFT FRONTAL EXERESES/ DURING FLAP FIXATION. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO REMOVE ALL PARTS OF THE DRILL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW DRILL. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8436954 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K062842. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0538-2010 · Nov 6, 2009 · Terminated
  Biomet 1.1 X 50MM, 3.5MM STOP STAINLESS STEEL, 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH, REF 01-7141. DISTRIBUTED BY: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218