Plate, Bone

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2023-08-03CompletedProcess change control

  ProPlan CMF Patient-Specific Guide, Mandible guides (3A & 3B)-Intended to guide the marking of bone and/or guide surgical instruments in mandibular and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Identification number: SD900.101

  Wrong versions of guides 3A and 3B (Patient Specific) were shipped prior to the re-design request

• 2020-12-17TerminatedProcess control

  Sterile Trac System Thinflap 24 MM Burr Hole Plate, Item number SP-STA-1021-12 - Product Usage: Fixation of Cranial bone

  Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.

• 2018-05-07TerminatedProcess control

  Lactosorb RapidFlap, bone plate, Model No. 915-0020 The RapidFlap LS Cranial Fixation System is indicated for use in pediatric craniotomy flap fixation.

  The recalling firm has confirmed that the Outer Plate component exhibits an excessive chamfer on the threading after deburring operations. This excessive chamfer results in non-conforming product where the threads of the outer plate component have limited to no engagement with the post component.

• 2016-06-07TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  1.5 mm Rapid Resorb Orbt1 F1 P1 w/Bending Template / 24 mm - Sterile, Rapid Resorbable Fixation System. 1.5 mm Rapid Resorbable Orbital Floor Plate with Bending Template. Intended for use in fracture repair and reconstructive procedures of the craniofacial skeleton in pediatric and adult populations.

  Labeling errors. The outer packge label expiration date may exceed the expiration date of the subcomponents.

• 2016-06-07TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  1.5 mm Rapid Resorb Orbt1 F1 P1 w/Bending Template / 30 mm - Sterile, Rapid Resorbable Fixation System. 1.5 mm Rapid Resorbable Orbital Floor Plate with Bending Template. Intended for use in fracture repair and reconstructive procedures of the craniofacial skeleton in pediatric and adult populations.

  Labeling errors. The outer packge label expiration date may exceed the expiration date of the subcomponents.

• 2016-06-07TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  1.5 mm Rapid Resorb Orbt1 F1 P1 w/Bending Template / 35 mm - Sterile, Rapid Resorbable Fixation System. 1.5 mm Rapid Resorbable Orbital Floor Plate with Bending Template. Intended for use in fracture repair and reconstructive procedures of the craniofacial skeleton in pediatric and adult populations.

  Labeling errors. The outer packge label expiration date may exceed the expiration date of the subcomponents.

• 2015-07-28TerminatedProcess control

  Synthes TI Matrix Pre-Bent Maxillary Plate / 2mm ADVMNT/0.8mm THK/L and Synthes TI Matrix Pre-Bent Maxillary Plate / 2mm ADVMNT/0.8mm THK/R. The Synthes Matrix ORTHOGNATHIC Fixation System is intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and craniofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla, mandible and chin in adults and children.

  The affected part and lot numbers of the TI Matrix Pre-Bent Maxillary Plates may potentially have the incorrect laser etch denoting the orientation.

• 2013-03-12TerminatedEmployee error

  Synthes Titanium Midface Distractor, MR Conditional, Part number 487.982. For temporary stabilization and gradual lengthening of the cranial or midfacial bones.

  There is the potential for the anterior footplates to not fit onto the Titanium Midface Distractor Assembly as the tab of some distractors may be oversized.

• 2012-03-23TerminatedError in labeling

  Product is labeled in part: "***REF: 01-7036, LOT 999999, "1.5MM" SYSTEM PLATE L-SHAPE, 3 X 3 HOLE, 100 DEGREE, QTY 00001, CE 0086, 2010-04 *** NON-STERILE PRODUCT ***, LEFT, X-LONG, 0.6 MM TITANIUM, BIOMET MICROFIXATION, 1540 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA, 01-736, LOT 999999, QTY 00001, L-SHAPE, 3 X 3 HOLE, 100 DEGREE, LEFT, X-LONG, 0.6 MM, CE 0086.***" Product Usage - CTS Usage: Bone-plate - internal fixation devices intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system.

  On 4/26/10 Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL initiated a recall of their 1.5 3/3 hole 100 degree left X-long L plate, Model #01-7036, Lot #193690. Product is labeled incorrectly.

• 2012-01-11TerminatedDevice Design

  Product is 40mm Flexible Tube. ***NON-STERILE PRODUCT***CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN." W.LORENZ SURGICAL***WALTER LORENZ SURGICAL, INC. 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE , REPLY TO POST OFFICE BOX 18009, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32229-8009 USA, 1-800-874-7711. Part # 80-3111-01 Lot 052190 QTY 76 Pieces 10/18/2005. Sold for use with: Part # 80-3111-01 Lot 052190 Qty 14. Part # SP-1651 Lot # 069330 Qty 10. Part # SP-1639 Lot # 046230 Qty 4. Part # SP-1598-13 Lot # 041960 Qty 10. Part # SP-1329 Lot # 039700 Qty 10. Part # SP-1331 Lot # 039720 Qty 12. Part # SP-1330 Lot # 039710 Qty 11. Part # SP-1633 Lot # 056630 Qty 5. Product Usage: Distraction devices are for use in bone stabilization and elongation (lengthening) when correction of oral, cranial, mandibular and maxiollofacial deficiencies or post traumatic defects require gradual bone distraction. Each implantable distraction device has a titanium alloy drive screw mechanism and LactoSorb resorbable correction plates, which are implanted by fixation with LactoSorb bone screws.

  Lorenz Engineer discovered flex tube could break if bent too much.