[Recalled] Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 46mm, REF 804-07-460 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a total shoulder system indicated as an anatomic shoulder joint replacement for pa
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 46mm, REF 804-07-460 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a total shoulder system indicated as an anatomic shoulder joint replacement for patients suffering from pain and dysfunction. |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Encore Medical, Lp |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1258-2018 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 29 January 2018 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: It was discovered during a surgery that the design of the radius at the base of the pegs of the Anatomic Glenoid Trial (Part Numbers: 804-07-380, 804-07-420, 804-07-460, 804-07-500, and 804-07-540) is much larger on the trails than on the implants
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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