Orthofix, Inc recalls Non-Locking Screw, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label. Size (Part Number): a) D 2.0MM X 8MM (0002-D-20008…

Recall date

April 6, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2119-2018

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

Non-Locking Screw, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label. Size (Part Number): a) D 2.0MM X 8MM (0002-D-20008); b) D 2.0MM X 10MM (002-D-20010); c) D 2.0MM X 12MM (002-D-20012); d) D 2.0MM X 14MM (002-D-20014); e) D 2.0MM X 16MM (002-D-20016); f) D 2.0MM X 18MM (002-D-20018); g) D 2.0MM X 20MM (002-D-20020); h) D 2.0MM X 22MM (002-D-20022); i) D 2.0MM X 24MM (002-D-20024); j) D 2.0MM X 26MM (002-D-20026); k) D 2.0MM X 28MM (002-D-20028); l) D 2.0MM X 30MM (002-D-20030)