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FDA DevicesClass II

HLS - Hand Locking Plates System with the below descriptions and corresponding a...

Published: April 1, 2026Recall ID: Z-1607-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

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.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityLasnitzhohe
Event id98341
Address 1Autal 28
Code info1. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 32151-6 (18/408462, 18/500495, 18/691266), 32151-8 (18/408866, 18/531370), 32151-9 (18/351668, 18/541373, 18/741269), 32151-10 (18/408986, 18/551374), 32151-11 (18/371670, 18/561375), 32151-12 (18/409087, 18/571376, 18/771272), 32151-13 (18/581377), 32151-14 (18/409289, 18/591378, 18/791274), 32151-15 (18/409390), 32151-16 (18/409491), 32151-18 (18/821277), 32151-20 (18/831278). 2. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21505-4 (86/350493, 86/677353), 21506-4 (86/642718, 86/677157). 3. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21507-4 (26/F65050), 21508-4 (26/F63934, 86/677180). 4. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21517 (26/F66911). 5. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21502 (86/677136), 21503-4 (86/337934), 21503-6 (86/868870), 21503-8 (26/F63936), 21503-10 (86/337896, 86/677146), 21504-6 (26/F63364, 86/868885), 21504-8 (26/F63365), 21504-10 (86/642711, 86/677154). 6. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21513-3 (86/677385), 21513-5 (86/677389), 21514-3 (26/F63935), 21514-5 (8... [TRUNCATED]
Postal codeN/A
Report date20260401
Product typeDevices
Product quantity1,307 units
Reason for recallUpdated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260123
Initial firm notificationE-Mail
Center classification date20260320

Overview

  • Recalling FirmI.T.S. GmbH
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionUS 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.
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