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Compress DeviceRecalls & reported problems across all models

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · 71 models in the FDA device registry

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

19 open recalls name at least one Compress Device model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
99
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
85
Recalls
22

We found 71 models of Compress Device by Biomet Orthopedics, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 99 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 22, 2019 and Sep 16, 2026 — classified as 85 injuries, 14 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (44 reports).

22 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 19 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Reports received per month, all models

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 3 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 10 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 2 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 2 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 11 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 3 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 7 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 2 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202611
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Compress Device recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

  1. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0388-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  2. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0387-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  3. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0386-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  4. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0385-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  5. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0384-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  6. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0383-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  7. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0382-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  8. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0381-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  9. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0380-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  10. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0379-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  11. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0378-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  12. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0377-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  13. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0376-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  14. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0375-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  15. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0374-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  16. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0373-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  17. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0372-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  18. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0371-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  19. Oct 9, 2023Open, Classified

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

    Z-0370-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  20. Aug 21, 2019Terminated

    Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.

    Z-0527-2020 · Root cause: Environmental control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  21. Aug 21, 2019Terminated

    Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.

    Z-0519-2020 · Root cause: Environmental control · names 39 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  22. Oct 24, 2018Terminated

    Potential metal burrs in the holes of the device preventing the appropriate drill and transverse pins from being inserted

    Z-0553-2019 · Root cause: Employee error · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported Compress Device problems

Device problems

  • Fracture44
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem25
  • Migration10
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth9
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component8
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information8
  • Noise, Audible3
  • Difficult to Insert2

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information25
  • Failure of Implant24
  • Pain22
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions14
  • Bone Fracture(s)12
  • Joint Contracture9
  • Loss of Range of Motion9
  • No Code Available7

Compress Device models

71 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

Recent Compress Device adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

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