ORTHOFIX MODULSYSTEM 1 (REF 90029)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 18032568861198), received between Dec 16, 2025 and Dec 16, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

23 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K955848); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  AS PER THE REPORTER, DURING THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THEY EXPERIENCED A DISASSEMBLING OF COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE. THIS CAUSED A SURGICAL DELAY OF 30 MINUTES DUE TO THE DEVICE REPLACEMENT. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23815333 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K955848. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0373-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 11007, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 280 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031959
• Z-0374-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 13550, drill bit diameter 2.7 MM LENGTH 127 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568033120
• Z-0376-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1100201, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 240 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031867
• Z-0382-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100301,DRILL BIT Diameter 3.2 MM L. 200 MM TIN COATED- QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18033509856075
• Z-0375-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1100101, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 180 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031867
• Z-0389-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91647UE, UE XCALIBER ANKLE COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937169719
• Z-0378-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1100701, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 280MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031966
• Z-0387-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91600UE, UE XCALIBER METADIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937169696
• Z-0386-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-36501, RADIOLUCENT WRIST FIXATOR KIT COMPLETE SYSTEM- STERILE, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032568861648
• Z-0383-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100701,DRILL BIT D.4,8 MM L.280 MM TIN COATED - QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18033509856099
• Z-0393-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92504, PREFIX II ANKLE COMPLETE KIT STERILE, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18033509855979
• Z-0385-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1355001, DRILL BIT D.2,7 MM L.127 MM TIN COATED- QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18054242S10918
• Z-0380-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100101,DRILL BIT Diameter 8 MM L.180 MM TIN COATED- QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568039603
• Z-0384-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1300301,DRILL BIT D.3,2 MM L.140 MM TIN COATED- QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18054242510901
• Z-0391-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92502, PREFIX II DIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT STERILE NO SCREWS, RX ONLY, UDI: (01) 18033509855955

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