The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2133-2018·Announced 2018-06-13

Orthofix Recalls TN Plates Due to Screw Engagement Failure

Orthofix is voluntarily recalling TN Plates because locking screws failed to properly engage the 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 involves a medical device defect where locking screws failed to engage plates during surgery. This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Orthofix, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of the TN Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, which is part of the Rival Reduce Fracture Plating System and Rival View Plating System. The recall affects 24 units in Small, Medium, and Large sizes.

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 fracture fixation.

The affected products were distributed to consignees in 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 should stop using the affected lots and contact Orthofix for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
TN Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) Small (002-F-01020); b) Medium (002-F-01025); c) Large (002-F-01030)
Manufacturer
Orthofix, Inc
Affected units
24

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) (18056099647663) B1099060
  • b) (18056099647670) B1099062
  • c) (18056099647687) B1099066

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 →