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

I.T.S. GmbH is recalling specific DUL and UOL bone plate and screw systems used to stabilize ulna fractures. New MRI safety testing found these implants generate more heat during MRI scans than the original instructions stated, which could potentially cause tissue damage.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. If you have one of these implants, inform your doctor before any MRI procedure.
  2. Do not have an MRI until you confirm with your surgeon whether your specific implant model is safe under current MRI conditions.
  3. Check the product article number and lot number on your implant documentation to see if yours is affected.
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System and UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System, Distal Ulna Plate; Article Numbers: 21232-3, 21232-4, 21232-6, 21233-3, 21233-4, 21233-6, 21234-4, 21235-4. 2. I.T.S. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Ulna Osteotomy Plate; Article Numbers: 21231-6. 3. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Cancellous Screw, Locking; Article Numbers: 37302-18, 37302-20.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 17 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
120 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Autal 28, Lasnitzhohe, Austria
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1604-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System and UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System, Distal Ulna Plate; Article Numbers: 21232-3, 21232-4, 21232-6, 21233-3, 21233-4, 21233-6, 21234-4, 21235-4. 2. I.T.S. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Ulna Osteotomy Plate; Article Numbers: 21231-6. 3. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Cancellous Screw, Locking; Article Numbers: 37302-18, 37302-20. 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): 21232-3 (26/F65636), 21232-4 (26/F61722, 26/F65637), 21232-6 (26/F62564, 26/F65638), 21233-3 (26/F65639), 21233-4 (26/F65640), 21233-6 (26/F61723, 26/F65046), 21234-4 (26/F65641, 26/F66504), 21235-4 (26/F65642, 26/F67810). 2. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 21231-6 (643/012301, 643/022310, 643/032308, 643/0630, 643/0657, 643/102402, 643/122301). 3. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 37302-18 (18/636447), 37302-20 (18/802189). 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: 120 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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