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THINFLAP SYSTEM 19-1040Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036088439), received between Mar 6, 2019 and Mar 6, 2019 — classified as 3 injuries.

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 Problem3

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection2
  • Bacterial Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 6, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8396599 ↗
  • InjuryMar 6, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8396578 ↗
  • InjuryMar 6, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Bacterial Infection

    MAUDE report 8394297 ↗

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-0137-2016 · Aug 6, 2015 · Terminated
    Thinflap System Case The cases hold surgical instrumentation in place during handling and storage.
  • Z-0136-2016 · Aug 6, 2015 · Terminated
    Neuro Combo Set 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.