CLASS II Device recall · Reported 13 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

L-Plate, Sterile recalled by Orthofix

Orthofix is recalling L-Plate, Sterile, distributed in 19 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Apr 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes(UDI)/Lot: a) (18056099647830) B1108952; b) (18056099647847) B1108955
Quantity recalled30

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2130-2018
FDA event ID
79819
Recalling firm
Orthofix, Lewisville, TX
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
6 Apr 2018
FDA classified
7 Jun 2018
Reported
13 Jun 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

6 Apr 2018Recall initiated by company
7 Jun 2018Classified by FDA+62 days
13 Jun 2018Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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.

Product as listed by the FDA

L-Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Left or Right (Part Number): a) Left (003-E-00001L); b) Right (003-E-00001R)

Where it was distributed

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

CaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaLouisianaMarylandMichiganMinnesotaNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNevadaOhioOklahomaPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTexasVirginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it 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.

Which lots are affected?

(UDI)/Lot: a) (18056099647830) B1108952; b) (18056099647847) B1108955

Where was it sold?

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

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

19 other products · FDA event 79819

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Rival Reduce Kit Locking and Non-Locking Screw D, D, Sterile recalled.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IIRival Reduce Kit Locking and Non-Locking Screw D, D, Sterile recalledOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIY-Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIRival View Kit Locking and Non-Locking Screw D, D, Sterile recalledOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IILapidus Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IICC Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIT-Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIMTP Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IINon-Locking Screw, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IILocking Screw, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IINon-Locking Screw, D, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IINon-Locking Screw, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IILocking Screw, D, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIH-Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIEvans Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIBox Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIStraight Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IITN Plate, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IILocking Screw, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states
CLASS IIRival Reduce Kit Plates, Sterile recalled by OrthofixOrthofixOther19 states

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