The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2125-2018·Announced 2018-06-13

Orthofix Recalls Rival Fracture Plating Systems Due to Screw Engagement Failure

Orthofix, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific Rival Reduce Fracture Plating and Rival View Plating System box plates because locking screws failed to properly engage during surgery.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect in a medical device that failed to engage during surgery, posing a significant risk of injury or device failure.

Plain-English summary

Orthofix, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of the Rival Reduce Fracture Plating System and Rival View Plating System. The recall involves specific sterile box plates in 18MM, 22MM, and 30MM sizes manufactured by Orthofix, Inc.

The recall was initiated following a complaint investigation that confirmed the locking screws did not properly engage the plates during surgery. This defect could compromise the stability of the orthopedic fixation.

The affected products were distributed to consignees in New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Washington D.C., Nevada, Indiana, California, Michigan, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oklahoma. Healthcare providers and patients should contact Orthofix, Inc. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Box Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) 18MM (003-F-18001); b) 22MM (003-F-22001); c) 30MM (003-F-30001)
Manufacturer
Orthofix, Inc
Affected units
54

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 (3)

  • (UDI)/Lot: a) (18056099647854) B1102026
  • b) (18056099647878) B1101930
  • c) (18056099647892) B1098806

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Orthofix, Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 20 products in this recall →