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A.L.P.S.® Clavicle Plating System 133525110Recalls & 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 00887868455377), received between May 23, 2022 and May 23, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K173767); 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 23, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON TRIED TO BEND THE STANDARD SUPERIOR PLATE AND IT BROKE ON THE END OF THE PLATE, THE SURGEON HAD TO MAKE A LONGER INCISION FOR A LONGER PLATE AND THAT ADDED ADDITIONAL TIME. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14468875 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K173767. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0882-2021 · Dec 23, 2020 · Terminated
    A.L.P.S. Clavicle Plating System, Plate, Fixation, Bone, Item Number 233500004 - Product Usage: indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-unions of the clavicle incl
  • Z-2308-2020 · May 14, 2020 · Terminated
    A.L.P.S. T15 LOW PROFILE CORTICAL SCREW 3.5mm x 28mm, Item Number: 110017628 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fracture

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