Orthofix, Inc recalls Locking Screw, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) D 2.7MM X 8MM (002-E-27008), b)…

Recall date

April 6, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2122-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Orthofix, Inc

Sold / distributed

U.S Consignees: NJ, FL, PA, SC, LA, VA, MN, TX, GA, DC, NV, IN, CA, MI, IL, MD, NC, OH, OK,

Why it was recalled

Firm is conducting a voluntary recall of the Rival Reduce Fracture Plating System and Rival View Plating System. As the result of a complaint investigation, the locking screws were confirmed to not properly engage the plates during surgery.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Locking Screw, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) D 2.7MM X 8MM (002-E-27008), b) D 2.7MM X 10MM (002-E-27010); c) D 2.7MM X 12MM (002-E-27012); d) D 2.7MM X 14MM (002-E-27014); e) D 2.7MM X 16MM (002-E-27016); f) D 2.7MM X 18MM (002-E-27018); g) D 2.7MM X 20MM (002-E-27020); h) D 2.7MM X 22MM (002-E-27022); i) D 2.7MM X 24MM (002-E-27024); j) D 2.7MM X 26MM (002-E-27026); k) D 2.7MM X 28MM (002-E-27028); l) D 2.7MM X 30MM (002-E-27030); m) D 2.7MM X 32MM (002-E-27032); n) D 2.7MM X 34MM (002-E-27034); o) D 2.7MM X 36MM (002-E-27036); p) D 2.7MM X 38MM (002-E-27038); q) D 2.7MM X 40MM (002-E-27040)