I.T.S. GmbH recalls HLS - Hand Locking Plates System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cortical Screw; Arti…

Recall date

January 23, 2026

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1607-2026

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

I.T.S. GmbH

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, BVI, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, USVI, WV, W.

Why it was recalled

Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

HLS - Hand Locking Plates System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cortical Screw; Article Numbers: 32151-6, 32151-8, 32151-9, 32151-10, 32151-11, 32151-12, 32151-13, 32151-14, 32151-15, 32151-16, 32151-18, 32151-20. 2. HLS Plate, 2 T-Shape; Article Numbers: 21505-4, 21506-4. 3. HLS Plate, 3 T-Shape; Article Numbers: 21507-4, 21508-4. 4. HLS Plate, Square; Article Numbers: 21517. 5. HLS Plate, Straight; Article Numbers: 21502, 21503-4, 21503-6, 21503-8, 21503-10, 21504-6, 21504-8, 21504-10. 6. HLS Plate, Y-Shape; Article Numbers: 21513-3, 21513-5, 21514-3, 21514-5. 7. Locking Stabilization Screw; Article Numbers: 37151-5, 37151-8, 37151-9, 37151-10, 37151-12, 37151-13, 37151-15, 37151-16, 37151-18, 37151-24, 37251-8, 37251-9, 37251-11, 37251-12, 37251-13, 37251-14, 37251-16, 37251-20.