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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 · Terminated
    Phoenix 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 · Terminated
    Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories.

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