FDA recall record

Encore Medical AltiVate Reverse INSTRUMENTATION, HUMERAL SOCKET SHELL TRIAL, STANDARD, REF recall — FDA Z-1241-2018

Broken or missing screws and retaining clips. This may be due to screw tolerance and material strength of the trial.

Class IIclassification
Z-1241-2018official record ID
Apr 4, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1241-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmEncore Medical, Lp
Report dateApr 4, 2018
Recall initiation dateJan 30, 2018
Quantity387 units
LocationAustin, TX, United States

Official product description

AltiVate Reverse INSTRUMENTATION, HUMERAL SOCKET SHELL TRIAL, STANDARD, REF 804-06-152, Qty: 01, Encore Medical, LP Orthopedic surgical instrument. Product Usage: The humeral socket shell trial is used to replicate/trial the shell geometry of the AltiVate Reverse Standard Shell Humeral Stem implants. It assembles to the humeral broaches by a screw in order to replicate/trial the entire humeral stem implant geometry prior to implantation.

Why the product was recalled

Broken or missing screws and retaining clips. This may be due to screw tolerance and material strength of the trial.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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