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LAG SCREW GUIDEWIRE 14-440052Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887868093333), received between May 27, 2021 and May 27, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

15 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K831005); 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

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2021Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11893448 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K831005. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2230-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    DRILL PT GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM, 469360 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-2238-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 NL DRIVING GUIDE 4.4MM X 80CM; 467220 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nai
  • Z-2241-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    RECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for
  • Z-2240-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP; 14-443053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-2234-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Inten
  • Z-2236-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK; 467265 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for
  • Z-2237-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for
  • Z-2233-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-2235-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 2.0MMX60CM; 469020 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-2239-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-2242-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-2232-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM; 469060 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-2231-2018 · May 16, 2018 · Terminated
    DRILL PT GUIDE WIRE 2MM X 60CM; 469320 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended
  • Z-0087-2017 · Aug 2, 2016 · Terminated
    Uniflex Humeral Nail: 467265 G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK Pin, Fixation, Smooth A 467265-01 Ball Tip Guide Pin is used to guide reamers down the humeral canal during a Uniflex Humer
  • Z-1822-2016 · Apr 1, 2016 · Terminated
    Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Pin, fixation, smooth.

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