CMF SYSTEM SP-1840Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036125479), received between Mar 8, 2021 and Mar 8, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionMar 8, 2021Fracture; Difficult to Insert; Fracture; Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) WEEKS AGO, THAT THE SURGEON TRIED TO GRIP THE SCREW WITH A SCREWDRIVER AND THE FIT WAS TOO TIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE SCREW HEAD BROKE. THE SURGEON OPENED A NEW SCREW TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11440706 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 8, 2021Fracture; Difficult to Insert; Fracture; Difficult to Insert

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11440676 ↗

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-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-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-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