ORTHOFIX MODULSYSTEM 1 (REF 99-91647)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 18032937167791), received between May 29, 2018 and May 29, 2018 — classified as 1 injury.

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

• InjuryMay 29, 2018Fracture; Fracture

  THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR INDICATES: HOSPITAL NAME: (B)(6) MEDICAL CENTER - SURGEON'S NAME: DR. (B)(6) - DATE OF INITIAL SURGERY:(B)(6) 2018 - BODY PART TO WHICH DEVICE WAS APPLIED: ANKLE - SURGERY DESCRIPTION: ANKLE FIXATOR - PATIENT INFORMATION: (B)(6), MALE - PROBLEM OBSERVED DURING: INTO TREATMENT/POST-OPERATIVE - TYPE OF PROBLEM: DEVICE FUNCTIONAL PROBLEM. EVENT DESCRIPTION: DR. (B)(6) DID A REVISION TO TIGHTEN A SCREW THAT WAS COMING LOOSE AND HE AND THE REP NOTICED A CRACK IN THE DEVICE. IT WAS REMOVED AND NOT REPLACED HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DEVICE FAILURE. IT WAS NOTICED DURING THE REVISION. SURGERY DESCRIPTION: ANKLE FIXATOR. THE COMPLAINT REPORT FORM ALSO INDICATES: THE DEVICE FAILURE HAD NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PATIENT - THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH THE DEVICE - THE EVENT DID NOT LEAD TO A CLINICALLY RELEVANT INCREASE IN THE DURATION OF THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. - AN ADDITIONAL SURGERY WAS NOT REQUIRED - A MEDICAL INTERVENTION (OUTPATIENT CLINIC) WAS NOT REQUIRED - COPIES OF THE OPERATIVE REPORTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE - COPIES OF THE X-RAY IMAGES ARE NOT AVAILABLE - PATIENT CURRENT HEALTH CONDITION: UNKNOWN. FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE DIS

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 7548312 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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
• 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-0389-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91647UE, UE XCALIBER ANKLE COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937169719
• Z-0377-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1100301, drill bit diameter 3.2 MM LENGTH 200 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031911
• 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-0381-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100201,DRILL BIT Diameter .4,8 MM L.240 MM TIN COATED - QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18033509856068
• Z-0392-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92503, PREFIX II DIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT STERILE LONG SCREWS, RX ONLY, UDI: (01) 18033509855962
• Z-0387-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91600UE, UE XCALIBER METADIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937169696
• 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-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-0390-2020 · Sep 27, 2018 · Terminated
  ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92501, PREFIX II DIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT STERILE SHORT SCREWS, RX ONLY, UDI: (01) 18033509855948

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