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I.T.S. LRS orthopedic plates recalled for higher MRI heating than labeled

I.T.S. GmbH recalled certain distal femur and tibia locking plates used in orthopedic surgery after updated MRI safety testing found they produce higher temperature increases during MRI scans than the original instructions stated. This could potentially cause tissue heating at the implant site during an MRI procedure.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. If you have one of these implants, contact your surgeon or orthopedic clinic to discuss MRI safety before undergoing any MRI scan.
  2. Provide your surgeon with your implant article number and lot number if available.
  3. Do not have an MRI until you have discussed the updated safety information with your medical team.
Official notice ↗

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Product
I.T.S. LRS (Locking Reconstruction System) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. DFL (Distal Femur Locking) Distal Femur Plate; Article Numbers: 21301-5, 21301-7, 21301-9, 21301-13, 21302-5, 21302-7, 21302-9, 21302-13. 2. PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Lateral Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21321-7, 21321-12, 21322-7, 21322-12. 3.PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Medial Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21325-4, 21325-7.
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Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

This recall covers 17 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
176 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Autal 28, Lasnitzhohe, Austria
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1603-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
I.T.S. LRS (Locking Reconstruction System) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. DFL (Distal Femur Locking) Distal Femur Plate; Article Numbers: 21301-5, 21301-7, 21301-9, 21301-13, 21302-5, 21302-7, 21302-9, 21302-13. 2. PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Lateral Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21321-7, 21321-12, 21322-7, 21322-12. 3.PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Medial Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21325-4, 21325-7. Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU). 1. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21301-5 (26/F62569), 21301-7 (26/F62570), 21301-9 (26/F67518), 21301-13 (26/F62568, 26/F67815), 21302-5 (26/F67520), 21302-7 (26/F67821), 21302-9 (26/F62572, 26/F67822), 21302-13 (26/F62571, 26/F67519, 26/F67820). 2. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21321-7 (26/F54955, 26/F62576), 21321-12 (26/F55883), 21322-7 (26/F55890, 26/F62578), 21322-12 (26/F62577). 3. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21325-4 (26/F70528, 679/022433, 679/032217, 679/102240, 679/102242, 679/102303), 21325-7 (679/102241, 679/102304). 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. Affected quantity: 176 units
Hazard
Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

17 products in this recall

I.T.S. bone plates and screws recalled for MRI heating risk

I.T.S. is recalling 17 orthopedic implant product lines, including bone plates and screw systems. Updated MRI safety testing found that these implants can heat up more during certain MRI conditions than the product instructions previously stated. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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