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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 11, 2019

Proximal Humerus Plate, 8 holes, Right, REF MDS130108R - Product Usage: The Proximal Humerus Plating System consists of plates, screws, and locking caps intended to provide internal fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus. The polyaxial screws have a range of motion of +/- 20¿. The screws can be simply lagged or locked to the plate with the addition of a locking cap. The plates are side specific implants.

Right Proximal Humerus Plates. Product component parts MDS130108R, may be improperly identified as left.

Recall #
Z-0603-2020
Affected scope
15 units
Initiated
January 15, 2019
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Miami Device Solutions, LLC. recalled Proximal Humerus Plate, 8 holes, Right, REF MDS130108R - Product Usage: The Proximal Hume… - a moderate-severity action.

Proximal Humerus Plate, 8 holes, Right, REF MDS130108R - Product Usage: The Proximal Hume… was recalled by Miami Device Solutions, LLC. in December 11, 2019. Reason: Right Proximal Humerus Plates. Product component parts MDS130108R, may be improperly identified as left.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0603-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Miami Device Solutions, LLC. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Right Proximal Humerus Plates. Product component parts MDS130108R, may be improperly identified as left..

Moderate
severity level
15 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 11, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0603-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0603-2020) was formally reported on December 11, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 15, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Miami Device Solutions, LLC. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Miami, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 15 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Right Proximal Humerus Plates. Product component parts MDS130108R, may be improperly identified as left. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, RI, MA, PA, NY, OH, GA, WA, AL, CA, TX, VA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

15 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Proximal Humerus Plate, 8 holes, Right, REF MDS130108R - Product Usage: The Proximal Humerus Plating System consists of plates, screws, and locking caps intended to provide internal fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus. The polyaxial screws have a range of motion of +/- 20¿. The screws can be simply lagged or locked to the plate with the addition of a locking cap. The plates are side specific implants.

Reason for recall

Right Proximal Humerus Plates. Product component parts MDS130108R, may be improperly identified as left.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0603-2020
Date reported December 11, 2019
Date initiated January 15, 2019
Recalling firm Miami Device Solutions, LLC.
Firm location Miami, FL
Affected scope 15 units
Distribution US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, RI, MA, PA, NY, OH, GA, WA, AL, CA, TX, VA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

15 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0603-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Proximal Humerus Plate, 8 holes, Right, REF MDS130108R - Product Usage: The Proximal Humerus Plating System consists of plates, screws, and locking caps intended to provide internal fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus. The polyaxial screws have a range of motion of +/- 20¿. The screws can be simply lagged or locked to the plate with the addition of a locking cap. The plates are side specific implants.. Recalled by Miami Device Solutions, LLC.. Units affected: 15 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Right Proximal Humerus Plates. Product component parts MDS130108R, may be improperly identified as left.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 11, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0603-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, RI, MA, PA, NY, OH, GA, WA, AL, CA, TX, VA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0603-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported December 11, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.