1.5MM SYSTEM 91-6105X-50Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Microfixation, Inc · Class 2
All models of "1.5MM" SYSTEM (35)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841036219499), received between Aug 2, 2022 and Mar 2, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (6 reports).
3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121589, K121624); 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
Device problems
- Fracture6
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Foreign Body In Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 2, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT IS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THAT THE SCREW HEAD FRACTURED OFF. NO FRAGMENTS WERE RETAINED BY THE PAITIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16475519 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2023Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16475514 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT IS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THAT THE SCREW HEAD FRACTURED OFF. NO FRAGMENTS WERE RETAINED BY THE PAITIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16475512 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT IS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW FRACTURED DURING A PROCEDURE. NO PIECES OF THE IMPLANT WERE RETAINED BY THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15514062 ↗InjuryAug 2, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING FIXATION OF THE BONE FLAP, WHEN FIXING THE PLATES WITH SELF-DRILLING SCREWS, TWO HEADS OF THE SCREWS WERE FRACTURED. THE PLATE WAS IMMEDIATELY CHANGED IN POSITION AND DIFFERENT SCREWS WERE USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 15146284 ↗InjuryAug 2, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING FIXATION OF THE BONE FLAP, WHEN FIXING THE PLATES WITH SELF-DRILLING SCREWS, TWO HEADS OF THE SCREWS WERE FRACTURED. THE PLATE WAS IMMEDIATELY CHANGED IN POSITION AND DIFFERENT SCREWS WERE USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 15146239 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K121589, K121624. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1220-2017 · Jan 10, 2017 · Terminated1.5mm System, Cranio-maxillofacial Bone Screws 1.5 x 4mm HT SD X-DR Screw, Bone Screw
- Z-0137-2016 · Aug 6, 2015 · TerminatedThinflap System Case The cases hold surgical instrumentation in place during handling and storage.
- Z-0136-2016 · Aug 6, 2015 · TerminatedNeuro Combo Set Case The cases hold surgical instrumentation in place during handling and storage.
Other COVER, BURR HOLE devices
- GUARDIAN™ 6010St. Jude Medical, Inc. · COVER, BURR HOLE151 reports
- GUARDIAN™ 6010St. Jude Medical, Inc. · COVER, BURR HOLE1 death25 reports
- "1.5MM" SYSTEM 95-1505Biomet Microfixation, Inc · COVER, BURR HOLE23 reports
- "1.5MM" SYSTEM 91-6105Biomet Microfixation, Inc · COVER, BURR HOLE20 reports
- CRANIOFIX® ABSORBABLE FF016Aesculap AG · COVER, BURR HOLE8 reports
- "1.5MM" SYSTEM 91-6106Biomet Microfixation, Inc · COVER, BURR HOLE7 reports
- TMS SYSTEM 25-2007Biomet Microfixation, Inc · COVER, BURR HOLE3 reports
- Burr Hole Cover 8110Neuropace, Inc. · COVER, BURR HOLE2 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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