PHOENIX ANKLE NAIL SYSTEM 14-440218Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868093609), received between Apr 2, 2021 and May 10, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K081243, K091976); 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
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 10, 2023Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16905252 ↗InjuryApr 2, 2021Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 11606729 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K081243, K091976. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1236-2018 · Mar 12, 2018 · TerminatedPhoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures. 3.5mm Inserter Connector, Short; Model Number: 14-4
- Z-1819-2016 · Apr 1, 2016 · TerminatedVarious trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories.
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- NA 03.037.026Synthes GmbH · ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES225 reports
- PRECICE® Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System LSC5-075Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories4 recalls2 reports
- PRECICE® Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System LSC5-045Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories4 recalls1 report
- PRECICE® Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System LSC5-050Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories4 recalls1 report
- TRIGEN 71674067Smith & Nephew, Inc. · ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES201 reports
- PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System LSB5-040Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories4 recalls0 reports
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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