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N/A 01-3802Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 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 00841036124120), received between May 6, 2019 and Jan 17, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Migration1

Patient problems

  • No Information1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJan 17, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PECTUS STABILIZER WAS PLACED IN THE PATIENT AND REMOVED. THE SURGEON DECIDED NOT TO USE IT AND DID NOT ALLEGE ANY MALFUNCTION. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9602662 ↗
  • InjuryMay 6, 2019Migration; Migration

    DISTRIBUTOR MICHAEL MCKELVEY, REPORTED A REVISION IS PLANNED DUE TO THE "LOWER BAR FLIPPING".

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 8583794 ↗

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