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Open, Classified

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

FDA Recall Z-2331-2021 · Posted None

Recalling FirmEncore Medical, LP
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKWS
Date Initiated2021-06-28

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.

Firm Action

On June 28, 2021, Encore Medical (DJO) issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification to affected consignees, via E-Mail. In addition to informing consignees about the recall devices, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions by July 19, 2021: 1. Review your stock for the affected products and lot numbers and quarantine the items until returned. 2. Communicate the affected parts, lots, and quantities that you have in stock to your sales Agent and arrange to return all affected, unused product to your sales Agent. 3. Report any adverse events related to this issue to DJO Customer Service (1-800-456-8696). Please also note that Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product MAY be reported to the FDAs MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. 4. Complete the Medical Device Recall acknowledge and receipt form (including all information in the yellow-highlighted cells) with all available information and return by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] by July 31, 2021.

Root Cause

Process change control

Distribution Pattern

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

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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