MatrixRIB 04.501.096Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587066974), received between Aug 11, 2025 and May 8, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT INVOLVED 1 SCREW AND 1 PLATE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, METAL DEBRIS APPEARS DURING TIGHTENING THE SCREW TO THE LAST TURN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25122263 ↗
• InjuryAug 11, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM SALES REP VIA PHONE TODAY STATES THAT AFTER INVESTIGATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION ON (B)(6) 2024 DUE TO "RIB FRACTURE", AND 04.501.018.01 AND 04.501.096 WERE IMPLANTED DURING THE SURGERY. THE SURGICAL PROCESS AND POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION OF THE PATIENT WERE UNKNOWN. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION REMOVAL. DURING REMOVING THE SCREWS AND PLATES WITH MATCHING TOOLS, THE TWO SCREWS WERE RESPECTIVELY EMBEDDED ON THE TWO PLATES AND COULD NOT BE SCREWED OUT. FINALLY, THE SURGEON HAVE TO PULL OUT THE PLATE AND SCREWS AT THE SAME TIME. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED DURING THIS PERIOD BY APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. THIS EVENT DID NOT CAUSE ANY OTHER HARM TO THE PATIENT EXCEPT FOR THE PROLONGED OPERATION TIME. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN DISCHARGED SMOOTHLY CURRENTLY. NO SUBSEQUENT ADVERSE EVENT REPORT WAS RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22771387 ↗
• InjuryAug 11, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION REMOVAL SURGERY TO REMOVE TWO PLATES ((B)(4)) AND THE SCREWS. DURING THE SURGERY, TWO SCREWS ((B)(4)) COULD NOT BE UNSCREWED FROM THE PLATE, SO THE SURGEON PULLED OUT THE PLATE AND SCREWS AT THE SAME TIME. THE SURGERY IS DELAYED BY ABOUT 1.5 HOURS. THE PATIENT IS STABLE CURRENTLY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22771373 ↗