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OsteoMed 400-3701-SPRecalls & reported problems

Osteomed LLC · InstaFix Implant Kit, 8x8mm · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00842528104170), received between Oct 2, 2022 and Oct 2, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

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

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 2, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT THE INITIAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE FOR HALLUX INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT FUSION ON (B)(6) 2022. THE SURGEON REPORTED THE PATIENT HAD A NON-UNION AND ONE (1) OF THE TWO (2) 10 X 10 INSTAFIX STAPLES HAD BROKEN AT THE CORNER (EVENT DATE UNKNOWN). ON (B)(6) 2022, THE SURGEON EXPLANTED BOTH INSTAFIX STAPLES, DEBRIDED, FENESTRATED, ADDED DBM PUTTY, AND PLACED TWO (2) 15 X 10MM INSTAFIX STAPLES. IT WAS INDICATED THE EXPLANTED INSTAFIX STAPLES WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THIS REPORT IS RELATED TO REPORT NUMBER 2027754-2022-00049 FOR THE OTHER EXPLANTED INSTAFIX STAPLE.

    Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture

    MAUDE report 15526251 ↗
  • InjuryOct 2, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT THE INITIAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE FOR HALLUX INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT FUSION ON (B)(6) 2022. THE SURGEON REPORTED THE PATIENT HAD A NON-UNION AND ONE OF THE TWO 10 X 10 INSTAFIX STAPLES HAD BROKEN AT THE CORNER (EVENT DATE UNKNOWN). ON (B)(6) 2022, THE SURGEON EXPLANTED BOTH INSTAFIX STAPLES, DEBRIDED, FENESTRATED, ADDED DBM PUTTY, AND PLACED TWO 15 X 10MM INSTAFIX STAPLES. IT WAS INDICATED THE EXPLANTED INSTAFIX STAPLES WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THIS REPORT IS RELATED TO REPORT NUMBER 2027754-2022-00050 FOR THE OTHER EXPLANTED INSTAFIX STAPLE.

    Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture

    MAUDE report 15526250 ↗

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