FDA Medical devices recall ·
I.T.S. Screw System with the below descriptions and corresponding article… recall
- Recall number
- Z-1599-2026
- Date
- (initiated January 23, 2026)
- Company / brand
- I.T.S. GmbH
Autal 28, Lasnitzhohe, Austria - Category
- Medical devices › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 5,568 units
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
I.T.S. Screw System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cancellous Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31404-16, 31404-18, 31404-20, 31404-22, 31404-24, 31404-26, 31404-28, 31404-30, 31404-32, 31404-34, 31404-36, 31404-38, 31404-40, 31404-42, 31404-44, 31404-46, 31404-48, 31404-50, 31404-55, 31404-60, 31404-65, 31404-70, 31404-75, 31404-80, 31457-30, 31457-36, 31457-40, 31457-46, 31457-50, 31457-55, 31457-60, 31652-100, 31652-105, 31652-110, 31652-115, 31652-120, 31652-25, 31652-30, 31652-35, 31652-40, 31652-45, 31652-55, 31652-60, 31652-65, 31652-70, 31652-75, 31652-80, 31652-85, 31652-90, 31652-95, 31731-100, 31731-105, 31731-110, 31731-115, 31731-120, 31731-50, 31731-60, 31731-65, 31731-70, 31731-75, 31731-80, 31731-85, 31731-90, 31731-95, 31732-60, 31734-100, 31734-105, 31734-110, 31734-115, 31734-120, 31734-45, 31734-50, 31734-60, 31734-65, 31734-70, 31734-75, 31734-80, 31734-85, 31734-90, 31734-95. 2. Cortical Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31357-44, 31357-22, 31357-48, 31277-18, 31357-20, 31357-22, 31357-24, 31357-26, 31357-28, 31357-30, 31357-32, 31357-34, 31357-36, 31357-38, 31357-40, 31357-42, 31357-44, 31357-46, 31357-48, 31357-60, 31357-65, 31357-70. 3. Washer; Article Number: 36851. 4. Washer, Concave; Article Numbers: 36432, 36653, 36732. 5. Washer, Flat; Article Numbers: 36431, 36651, 36653, 36731.
Why was it recalled?
Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
1. Article Number (Lot Numbers): 31404-16 (679/062339, 679/122213, 679/122332), 31404-18 (679/122212, 679/062340), 31404-20 (18/089221, 679/062343, 679/122241), 31404-22 (18/061535, 679/012416, 679/062350), 31404-24 (18/071536, 679/062362, 679/122246), 31404-26 (679/122245, 679/062363), 31404-28 (18/186278, 679/062364), 31404-30 (18/187299, 679/012401, 679/062365, 679/122242), 31404-32 (18/111540, 679/062366, 679/122211), 31404-34 (679/122206, 18/121544, 679/012402, 679/042414, 679/072302, 679/122206), 31404-36 (18/188300, 679/052403, 679/072305, 679/112223), 31404-38 (18/189301, 679/112213, 679/012455, 679/072309), 31404-40 (18/181043, 679/062321, 679/122201, 679/122310, 679/052404, 679/032532), 31404-42 (679/122203, 18/191303, 679/072310, 679/012418, 679/052424, 679/052505), 31404-44 (18/192304, 679/112232, 679/052332, 679/052425, 679/052508), 31404-46 (679/122240, 679/062322, 679/112210, 679/052426, 679/042505), 31404-48 (679/052427, 679/072317, 679/122248), 31404-50 (18/194306, 679/112228, 679/062301, 679/122311, 679/052406, 679/052413, 679/042506, 679/062501), 31404-55 (18/195307, 679/122258, 18/211647, 679/072326, 679/012452, 679/062467, 679/062511), 31404-60 (18/196308, 679/112240, 679/052325, 679/122312, 679/062485, 679/062512), 31404-65 (679/122259, 679/072327, 18/205310, 679/022410), 31404-70 (679/012301, 18/197309, 679/072328, 679/022413, 679/062479), 31404-75 (18/205411, 18/381989, 679/012302), 31404-80 (18/172638, 18/205232, 18/321164, 679/022416), 31457-30 (26/F
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.
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What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-1599-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.