MILAGRO 231826Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · MILAGRO ADVANCE INTERFERENCE SCREW Absorbable - TCP/PLGA 9 x 35mm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of MILAGRO (26)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705022304), received between Nov 6, 2018 and Oct 30, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Not Applicable1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 30, 2019Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHILE AS FOLLOWS: T WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THE MILAGRO ADVANCE SCREW 9X35MM SPLIT INTO TWO AT THE TIME OF PLACING IT WITH THE NECESSARY FORCE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW DEVICE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE AND NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT(B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9256729 ↗MalfunctionJan 4, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE MILAGRO ADVANCE 9X35 SCREW BROKE WHILE IT WAS BEING TIGHTENED. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2019. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8218619 ↗MalfunctionNov 6, 2018Break; Break
THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR A RUPTURED ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE GUIDE-WIRE AND THE MILAGRO-SCREW BROKE UPON INSERTION OF THE TIBIAL SCREW. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGERY WAS PROLONGED BY FOUR MINUTES BUT NEW SCREWS AND NEW WIRE WERE USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT EVERYTHING WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL DEVICES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BY THE CUSTOMER. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Not Applicable
MAUDE report 8041437 ↗
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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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