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Class II Recall

HCS - Headless Compression Screw System, Headless Compression Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31207-10, 31207-12, 31

I.T.S. GmbH

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for HCS - Headless Compression Screw System, Headless Compression Screw, Cannulated; by I.T.S. GmbH. Reason: Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instruct.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1606-2026

Action Date

2026-04-01

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

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.

Lot/Code Info: Article Number (Lot Numbers): 31207-10 (679/112002), 31207-12 (679/092133, 679/102343, 679/112006), 31207-14 (679/102050), 31207-16 (679/102345, 679/102049), 31207-18 (679/0323110, 679/102355, 679/112001), 31207-20 (679/0323111, 679/102051, 679/102356), 31207-24 (679/102028), 31207-26 (679/112008), 31207-28 (679/112009), 31207-30 (679/0323140, 86/483377), 31257-12 (679/081904), 31257-14 (679/042323, 679/081905), 31257-16 (679/042324), 31257-18 (679/112308, 679/022128), 31257-20 (679/022123, 679/042326, 679/112321), 31257-22 (679/022124, 679/042327, 679/112325), 31257-24 (679/022125, 679/112326), 31257-28 (679/022130, 679/052306), 31257-30 (679/022131), 31307-18 (679/061907), 31307-32 (679/062285), 31307-34 (679/062286), 31307-36 (679/062287), 31307-38 (679/032118), 31358-30 (26/F67790), 31437-30 (679/071916), 31437-38 (679/071918), 31437-40 (679/032406, 679/071903), 31437-50 (679/071920), 31757-100 (35/51892), 31757-120 (86/320792), 31757-45 (86/320793), 31757-80 (26/F55872), 31757-85 (26/F55873), 31757-90 (26/F55874).

Quantity Affected: 623 units

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).

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.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2026-01-23

Company

I.T.S. GmbH

Lasnitzhohe

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 161 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

I.T.S. GmbH has 21 FDA actions in our database, including 17 recalls and 4 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (I.T.S. GmbH) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does I.T.S. GmbH have FDA actions?

I.T.S. GmbH has 21 FDA actions in our database, including 17 recalls and 4 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1606-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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