The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2062-2020·Announced 2020-05-27

Innovasis Recalls Oryx Cervical Screw Caddies Due to Incorrect Labeling

Innovasis is recalling six Oryx Cervical Screw Caddies because the labels for fixed and variable rescue screws are swapped. This mislabeling could lead to improper screw installation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a labeling error that could lead to improper installation and potential mechanical failure (screw backing out). This fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Innovasis, Inc. is recalling six units of the Oryx Cervical Screw Caddy, Model Number BTA-172, which is part of the Oryx Cervical Plate System. The affected units have serial numbers 2339, 2340, 2346, 2351, 2352, and 2354. These devices were distributed nationwide in the United States, including in California, Alabama, and Louisiana.

The recall was initiated because the caddies have incorrect text markings for the 4.5mm Fixed and Variable rescue screws. Specifically, the location labeled "Fixed" should be labeled "Variable," and the location labeled "Variable" should be labeled "Fixed."

If a user installs a fixed rescue screw instead of a variable one due to the mislabeling, the screw head may not sit flush. This could cause the screw to back out, which might interfere with the cover screw. The Oryx Cervical Plate System is intended for use in anterior cervical fixation.

The recalled product

Product
Oryx Cervical Screw Caddy, Model Number BTA-172, as part of the Oryx Cervical Plate System - Product Usage: The Cervical Plate System is intended for use in anterior cervical fixation.
Manufacturer
Innovasis, Inc
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • Serial numbers: 2339
  • 2340
  • 2346
  • 2351
  • 2352
  • 2354

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 4 states specifically: