Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

I.T.S. GmbH I.T.S. LRS with the below descriptions and corresponding article recall: Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature

Recall published 7 months ago

Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1603-2026
Published
April 1, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
I.T.S. GmbH
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
176 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
Austria
Lot / code info
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).

Products covered by this recall

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.

What to do about Device

I.T.S. GmbH — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  3. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: I.T.S. GmbH — Autal 28, Lasnitzhohe

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was I.T.S. GmbH medical devices recalled?

Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Device enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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