Medical Device Recall: 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, 32151-1
I.T.S. GmbH · January 23, 2026
Reason for Recall
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
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.
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.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
1,307 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1607-2026
Status: ongoing
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