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Compress® Device 178560Recalls & 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
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304461680), received between Mar 31, 2021 and Mar 31, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. 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-0382-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Bone Fracture(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 31, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

    MAUDE report 11598415 ↗

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-0388-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 28 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178570
  • Z-0373-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 16 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178406
  • Z-0384-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178564
  • Z-0375-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178410
  • Z-0377-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178414
  • Z-0371-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 12 MM -For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178402
  • Z-0381-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 16 MM- Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178558
  • Z-0374-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178408
  • Z-0370-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 10 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178400
  • Z-0380-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178556
  • Z-0376-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178412
  • Z-0383-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178562
  • Z-0387-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 26 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178568
  • Z-0378-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 10 MM-Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178552
  • Z-0379-2024 · Oct 9, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Compress 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.