PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System for the following Part Numbers: 1. Part # 520-08-00, Rev. C., 2. Part # 520-10-000, 3. Part # 520-12-000, 4. Part # 520-14-000, 5. Part # 520-16-000

Reported: September 1, 2021 Initiated: June 28, 2021 #Z-2331-2021

Product Description

AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System for the following Part Numbers: 1. Part # 520-08-00, Rev. C., 2. Part # 520-10-000, 3. Part # 520-12-000, 4. Part # 520-14-000, 5. Part # 520-16-000

Reason for Recall

Complaints have been received concerning the humeral stem failing to mate with the broach handles for a shoulder device. This could result in delay of procedure or revision surgery.

Details

Recalling Firm
Encore Medical, LP
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
US: AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,HI,IL,IN,KY,LA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,TN,TX,UT,VA,WA,WV OUS: N/A
Location
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System for the following Part Numbers: 1. Part # 520-08-00, Rev. C., 2. Part # 520-10-000, 3. Part # 520-12-000, 4. Part # 520-14-000, 5. Part # 520-16-000. Recalled by Encore Medical, LP. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
Complaints have been received concerning the humeral stem failing to mate with the broach handles for a shoulder device. This could result in delay of procedure or revision surgery.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 1, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2331-2021.