CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 19 Nov 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Virata Preassembled Polyaxial Screw, utilized recalled by Orthofix U.S
Orthofix U.S is recalling Virata Preassembled Polyaxial Screw, utilized in the Virata Spinal Fixation System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Sep 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0478-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97689
- Recalling firm
- Orthofix U.S, Lewisville, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 19 Sep 2025
- FDA classified
- 7 Nov 2025
- Reported
- 19 Nov 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Spinal Implants
Timeline
| 19 Sep 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Classified by FDA | +49 days |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Polyaxial screws do not meet performance standards.
Product as listed by the FDA
Virata Preassembled Polyaxial Screw, utilized in the Virata Spinal Fixation System. The following sizes are affected: 1. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 30mm; Item Number: TL1-10755030. 2. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 35mm; Item Number: TL1-10755035. 3. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 40mm; Item Number: TL1-10755040. 4. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 45mm; Item Number: TL1-10755045. 5. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 50mm; Item Number: TL1-10755050. 6. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 30mm; Item Number: TL1-10765030. 7. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 35mm; Item Number: TL1-10765035. 8. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 40mm; Item Number: TL1-10765040. 9. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 45mm; Item Number: TL1-10765045. 10. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 50mm; Item Number: TL1-10765050. 11. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 55mm; Item Number: TL1-10765055. 12. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 60mm; Item Number: TL1-10765060. 13. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 7.5mm X 30mm; Item Number: TL1-10775030. 14. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 7.5mm X 35mm; Item Number: TL1-10775035. 15. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 7.5mm X 40mm; Item Number: TL1-10775040. 16. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 7.5mm X 45mm; Item Number: TL1-10775045. 17. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 7.5mm X 50mm; Item Number: TL1-10775050. 18. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 7.5mm X 55mm; Item Number: TL1-10775055. 19. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 7.5mm X 60mm; Item Number: TL1-10775060. 20. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 8.5mm X 35mm; Item Number: TL1-10785035. 21. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 8.5mm X 40mm; Item Number: TL1-10785040. 22. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 8.5mm X 45mm; Item Number: TL1-10785045. 23. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 8.5mm X 50mm; Item Number: TL1-10785050. 24. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 8.5mm X 55mm; Item Number: TL1-10785055. 25. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 8.5mm X 60mm; Item Number: TL1-10785060.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, North Carolina, and Texas.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Polyaxial screws do not meet performance standards.
Which lots are affected?
1. Item Number: TL1-10755030. UDI-DI: 10889981335229. Lot Number: JP2572B. 2. Item Number: TL1-10755035. UDI-DI: 10889981336165. Lot Number: JP2757B. 3. Item Number: TL1-10755040. UDI-DI: 10889981335717. Lot Number: JP2758B. 4. Item Number: TL1-10755045. UDI-DI: 10889981335953. Lot Numbers: JP2759B, JP2799B, JP2800B, JP2880B. 5. Item Number: TL1-10755050. UDI-DI: 10889981336318. Lot Numbers: JP2760B, JP2801B. 6. Item Number: TL1-10765030. UDI-DI: 10889981335885. Lot Number: JP2655B. 7. Item Number: TL1-10765035. UDI-DI: 10889981335540. Lot Number: JP2656B. 8. Item Number: TL1-10765040. UDI-DI: 10889981336332. Lot Number: JP2657B, JP2791B. 9. Item Number: TL1-10765045. UDI-DI: 10889981335526. Lot Numbers: JP2658B, JP2659B, JP2792B. 10. Item Number: TL1-10765050. UDI-DI: 10889981335342. Lot Numbers: JP2660B, JP2794B, JP2795B. 11. Item Number: TL1-10765055. UDI-DI: 10889981335168. Lot Number: JP2661B. 12. Item Number: . UDI-DI: . Lot Number: Item Number: TL1-10765060. UDI-DI: 10889981335816. Lot Number: JP2662B. 13. Item Number: TL1-10775030. UDI-DI: 10889981335427. Lot Number: JP2663B. 14. Item Number: TL1-10775035. UDI-DI: 10889981335632. Lot Number: JP2668B. 15. Item Number: TL1-10775040. UDI-DI: 10889981335113. Lot Number: JP2669B. 16. Item Number: TL1-10775045. UDI-DI: 10889981335403. Lot Number: JP2670B. 17. Item Number: TL1-10775050. UDI-DI: 10889981335830. Lot Number: JP2671B. 18. Item Number: TL1-10775055. UDI-DI: 10889981335250. Lot Numbers: JP2672B, JP2887B. 19. Item Number: TL1-10775060. UDI-DI: 10889981335076. Lot Number: JP2673B. 20. Item Number: TL1-10785035. UDI-DI: 10889981335410. Lot Number: JP2674B. 21. Item Number: TL1-10785040. UDI-DI: 10889981335779. Lot Number: JP2675B. 22. Item Number: TL1-10785045. UDI-DI: 10889981335243. Lot Number: JP2664B. 23. Item Number: TL1-10785050. UDI-DI: 10889981335847. Lot Number: JP2665B. 24. Item Number: TL1-10785055. UDI-DI: 10889981335106. Lot Number: JP2666B. 25. Item Number: TL1-10785060. UDI-DI: 10889981334949. Lot Number: JP2667B.
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, North Carolina, and Texas.
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.
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