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APTUS 2.5 TriLock Screws
Medartis is recalling APTUS 2.5 TriLock Screws (model A-5750.16/1) due to a mix-up with 2.8mm screws.
What to do
Stop using the affected screws and contact your Medartis representative for return and replacement instructions.
Why it was recalled
Medartis is recalling APTUS 2.5 TriLock Screws due to a mix-up between 2.5mm and 2.8mm outer diameter screws. The affected product is model A-5750.16/1.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
| Product | UPC | Recall # |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name: APTUS Product Name: 2.5 TriLock Screw 16mm, HD7, 1/Pkg Model/Catalog Number: A-5750.16/1 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. | 25472432 | Z-1549-2026 |
| 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. | 25467933 | Z-1550-2026 |
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Official source
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-07-07 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification