FDA Recall
Open, Classified
Brand Name: APTUS Product Name: 2.8 TriLock Screw 16mm, HD7, 1/Pkg Model/Catalog Number: A-5850.16/1 Software Version: Not applicable. Product Description: The APTUS fixation systems are used for fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis of the hand, forearm, shoulder and foot. Component: Not applicable.
Recall: Z-1550-2026
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Initiated January 9, 2026
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1550-2026
- Event Number
- 98353
- Firm
- Medartis AG Hochbergerstrasse 60e Basel Town Switzerland
- FEI Number
- 3003236702
- Product Code
- HWC
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Labeling mix-ups
- Initiated
- January 9, 2026
- Posted
- March 10, 2026
Description
Brand Name: APTUS Product Name: 2.8 TriLock Screw 16mm, HD7, 1/Pkg Model/Catalog Number: A-5850.16/1 Software Version: Not applicable. Product Description: The APTUS fixation systems are used for fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis of the hand, forearm, shoulder and foot. Component: Not applicable.
Reason
Mix up between specified lots of 2.5mm and 2.8mm outer diameter screws.
Action
Firm began notifying affected customers on January 13, 2026 via email. Customers were instructed to return impacted products to Medartis Inc.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Indiana and Pennsylvania and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Israel, Italy, Japan, and Poland.
Quantity
126