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.
FDA Recall Z-0478-2026 · Posted 2025-11-07
Recalling FirmOrthofix U.S. LLC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeNKB
Date Initiated2025-09-19
Product Quantity624 units
Reason for Recall
Polyaxial screws do not meet performance standards.
Firm Action
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.
Root Cause
Process change control
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, North Carolina, and Texas.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.