ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported April 22, 2026

Brand Name: Elegance¿ Anterior Cervical Plate Product Name: ELEGANCE 1 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 2 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 3 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 4 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE Model/Catalog Number: See Excel sheet attached named "FDA 5072 Product Information" Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: The Elegance¿Anterior Cervical plate is designed for use as a cervical plate system. It has a shape which restores the intervertebral height and lordosis. The Elegance¿

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 22, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1821-2026.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IL, NY and TX..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1821-2026) 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.

Q: 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.

Due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished cervical plate product.

Recall #: Z-1821-2026
Affected scope: 511
Initiated: February 20, 2026

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Clariance-SAS recalled Brand Name: Elegance¿ Anterior Cervical Plate Product Name: ELEGANCE 1 LEVEL CERVICAL PL… - a moderate-severity action.

Brand Name: Elegance¿ Anterior Cervical Plate Product Name: ELEGANCE 1 LEVEL CERVICAL PL… was recalled by Clariance-SAS in April 22, 2026. Reason: Due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished cervical plate product.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1821-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Clariance-SAS issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished cervical plate product..

Moderate
severity level: 511 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: April 22, 2026
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1821-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1821-2026) was formally reported on April 22, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 20, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Clariance-SAS is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Beaurains, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 511.

The documented reason for this recall is: Due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished cervical plate product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IL, NY and TX.. 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.

Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

511

Related Recalls

3 from same agency

Product description

Brand Name: Elegance¿ Anterior Cervical Plate Product Name: ELEGANCE 1 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 2 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 3 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 4 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE Model/Catalog Number: See Excel sheet attached named "FDA 5072 Product Information" Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: The Elegance¿Anterior Cervical plate is designed for use as a cervical plate system. It has a shape which restores the intervertebral height and lordosis. The Elegance¿ Anterior Cervical plate consists in a variety of shapes and sizes of cervical plates with rounded corners, featuring bone screw s holes, locking systems and bone screws. The plates go from one (1) to five (5) levels, and the screws are selfdrilling or self- tapping, and fixed or variable. The fixation is provided by the bone screws inserted into the vertebral body by means of an anterior approach. The Elegance¿plates, as well as the bone screws, are made of compliant ASTM F136 Titanium alloy. It is essential to insert the implants with the instrumentation specifically designed for this purpose. For more description of the instrumentation, read the technical documentation associated to the Elegance¿ Anterior Cervical plate. Detailed information concerning the surgical technique of the Elegance¿Anterior Cervical plate is available upon request, please contact CLARIANCE or its local representative.

Reason for recall

Due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished cervical plate product.

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	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-1821-2026
Date reported	April 22, 2026
Date initiated	February 20, 2026
Recalling firm	Clariance-SAS
Firm location	Beaurains, N/A
Affected scope	511
Distribution	U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IL, NY and TX.

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

Scale of Impact

511 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) -

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What to do with this recall

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished cervical plate product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 22, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1821-2026.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IL, NY and TX..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1821-2026) 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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