I.t.s. Gmbh Autal 28 Lasnitzhohe Austria: Screw, Fixation, Bone
Recall Summary I.T.S. GmbH is recalling multiple sizes of Headless Compression Screws (bone fixation screws used in orthopedic surgery) because updated MRI safety testing found they generate higher heat than previously documented when exposed to MRI machine conditions. The screws were distributed nationwide across the United States. Patients who have received these implants may be affected.
- Recalling firm
- I.T.S. GmbH Autal 28 Lasnitzhohe Austria
- Product
- HCS - Headless Compression Screw System, Headless Compression Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31207-10, 31207-12, 31207-14, 31207-16, 31207-18, 31207-20, 31207-24, 31207-26, 31207-28, 31207-30, 31257-12, 31257-14, 31257-16, 31257-18, 31257-20, 31257-22, 31257-24, 31257-28, 31257-30, 31307-18, 31307-32, 31307-34, 31307-36, 31307-38, 31358-30, 31437-30, 31437-38, 31437-40, 31437-50, 31757-100, 31757-120, 31757-45, 31757-80, 31757-85, 31757-90.
- Reason
- Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- medical device recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- FDA-DEVICES
- Recall date
- 2026-01-23
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Areas affected
- AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
- Distribution
- 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.
Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES
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