G7 DEPTH GAUGE 110010717Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Biomet Orthopedics G7 Depth Gauge is a surgical measuring tool used during hip procedures. The 54 reports mostly describe the tip snapping off or breaking, in one case leaving a fragment in the patient;2 reports involved injuries. No deaths were reported, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 54
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 54 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304569003), received between Mar 10, 2021 and Jul 1, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 52 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (54 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture54
- Material Twisted/Bent2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions52
- Foreign Body In Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 54 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 1, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEPTH GAUGE TIP BROKE OFF AND WAS RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25679044 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A HIP PROCEDURE, THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS FOUND WITH A BROKEN TIP WHEN PICKING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE ITEM WAS NOT USED ON THE PATIENT AND ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25310903 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DEPTH GAUGE BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24420548 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24258562 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DEPTH GAUGE BROKE. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24148267 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF A DEPTH GAUGE SNAPPED OFF DURING USE. THE BROKEN FRAGMENT WAS RETRIEVED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24119523 ↗MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE BROKE DURING THE CASE. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23786015 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23497951 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22778760 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED UPON EXAMINING THE INSTRUMENTS PRIOR TO THE CASE, THE TIP OF THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS FRACTURED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22037875 ↗InjuryApr 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 21872611 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21700433 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE MEASURING FOR ACETABULAR SCREWS, THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS BENT. WHEN THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS REMOVED, THE TIP BROKE OFF. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT PRIOR TO BREAKING. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20772873 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE BROKE DURING SURGERY WHILE MEASURING FOR A SCREW AND THAT THE POSITIONING GUIDE ROD BROKE AS WELL WHEN TIGHTENING DOWN ONTO THE VERSION GUIDE. NO PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT. A BACKUP TRAY WAS OPENED AND UTILIZED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20673597 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CURVED TIP OF THE DEPTH GAUGE ALMOST BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20566068 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2024Fracture; Fracture
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20558047 ↗MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20443252 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS FOUND BROKEN POST-OPERATIVELY. ALL PIECES WERE ACCOUNTED FOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20252976 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED, THE DEPTH GAUGE BROKE. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED, THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19960722 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS FOUND MISSING WHEN THE PANS WERE OPENED BEFORE SURGERY. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE ISSUE MAY HAVE OCCURRED DURING STERILIZATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT IMPACT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19873511 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2024Fracture; Fracture
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19850404 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19657344 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19512093 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19451257 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE BROKE. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19366018 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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