Recall Z-0478-2026
Orthofix U.S. LLC · initiated September 19, 2025
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
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.
Codes / lots: 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:…
Reason for recall
Polyaxial screws do not meet performance standards.
FDA-determined cause: Process change control
Action taken
Orthofix notified consignees via email on 09/19/2025. Consignees were instructed to immediately discontinue use of the affected devices, quarantine all affected inventory, and return units to Orthofix using the provided Return Goods Authorization (RGA) process. Surgeons were instructed to monitor affected patients according to standard clinical practice. Customers were advised not to implant or distribute any remaining affected product. All consignees were requested to complete and return the response form.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0478-2026
- Initiated
- September 19, 2025
- Posted by FDA
- November 7, 2025
- Product code
- NKB – Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
- Quantity
- 624 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, North Carolina, and Texas.
- Recalling firm
- Orthofix U.S. LLC, Lewisville, TX