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ITS Fibula Plate PROlock Recall Due to MRI Temperature Risk

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Summary

FDA Class II recall initiated for I.T.S. GmbH Fibula Plate PROlock devices (Z-1601-2026) due to updated MRI safety testing revealing higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously disclosed in Instructions for Use. Affected products include multiple distal tubular plate article numbers distributed nationwide. Healthcare providers and facilities must identify and quarantine affected inventory immediately.

What changed

FDA Class II recall Z-1601-2026 was issued for I.T.S. GmbH Fibula Plate PROlock devices after updated MRI safety testing demonstrated higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously disclosed in product Instructions for Use. The recall affects multiple distal tubular plate article numbers distributed nationwide across multiple states.\n\nHealthcare providers, hospitals, and surgical facilities using these orthopedic devices must immediately identify affected inventory, quarantine products, and review MRI safety protocols for patients who may have been exposed to elevated RF temperatures during imaging procedures. The recall remains ongoing with no specific completion date stated.

What to do next

  1. Identify if your facility has I.T.S. Fibula Plate PROlock devices with affected article numbers (21602-3 through 21602-6 series)
  2. Quarantine all affected devices pending updated MRI safety information from I.T.S. GmbH
  3. Review MRI protocols for patients who may have undergone scans with these implants

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Apr 10, 2026

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I.T.S. GmbH

Device Recalls (Class II)

← All Device Recalls (Class II) Class II Z-1601-2026 · 20260401 · Ongoing

Product

I.T.S. Fibula Plate PROlock with Angular Stability with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Distal Tubular Plate; Article Numbers: 21602-3, 21602-4, 21602-5, 21602-6, 2...

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...

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MRI Safety Testing Instructions for Use (IFU)

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Classification

Agency
FDA
Filed
April 1st, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
Recall Z-1601-2026

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Healthcare providers Manufacturers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Product recall response Market withdrawal MRI safety compliance
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Medical Devices
Operational domain
Clinical Operations
Compliance frameworks
GxP
Topics
Healthcare Product Safety

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