Compress® Device 178558Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304461673), received between Apr 29, 2021 and Mar 26, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (4 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
20 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K062998); 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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified
Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery
Z-0381-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture4
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- Fall1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 26, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24698768 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FRACTURED. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19020787 ↗InjuryJul 14, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH POST IMPLANTATION S THE PATIENT FELL AND BROKE THE ANCHOR PLUG. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Fall; Pain
MAUDE report 15016257 ↗InjuryApr 29, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO A BROKEN COMPRESS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11750690 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K062998. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0375-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178410
- Z-0387-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 26 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178568
- Z-0372-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178404
- Z-0388-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 28 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178570
- Z-0370-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 10 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178400
- Z-0374-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178408
- Z-0385-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 23 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178565
- Z-0386-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178566
- Z-0377-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178414
- Z-0382-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178560
- Z-0376-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178412
- Z-0373-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 16 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178406
- Z-0378-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 10 MM-Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178552
- Z-0384-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178564
- Z-0379-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedCompress Device Short Anchor Plug, 12 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178554
…and 5 more.
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.