The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2127-2018·Announced 2018-06-13

Orthofix Rival Plating System Recalled Due to Screw Engagement Failure

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

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the source describes a functional defect (screws not engaging) that poses a risk of harm during surgery, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the text.

Plain-English summary

Orthofix, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of the Rival Reduce Fracture Plating System and Rival View Plating System. The recall was initiated following a complaint investigation that confirmed the locking screws did not properly engage the plates during surgical procedures.

The affected products include specific Evans Plate spacers in 6MM, 8MM, 10MM, and 12MM sizes, manufactured by Orthofix, Inc. The recall involves 52 units distributed to consignees in various U.S. states, including New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, the District of Columbia, Nevada, Indiana, California, Michigan, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oklahoma.

Healthcare providers and patients who have used these specific plating systems should contact Orthofix, Inc. for further instructions regarding the recall and potential replacement or repair of the devices.

The recalled product

Product
Evans Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) 6MM Spacer (002-H-00006); b) 8MM Spacer (022-H-00008); c) 10MM Spacer (002-H-00010); d) 12MM Spacer (002-H-00012)
Manufacturer
Orthofix, Inc
Affected units
52

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 (8)

  • Lot: B1212604
  • Date of Manufacture: 2017-11-15
  • Use By: 2022-10-15
  • UDI: a) (18056099647724) B1099059
  • B1123627
  • b) (18056099647731) B1099057
  • c) (18056099647748) B1099068
  • d (18056099647755) B1099069

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 →