FDA Recall Completed

Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 54mm, REF 804-07-540 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.

Recall: Z-1260-2018 · Initiated January 29, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1260-2018
Event Number
79241
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
KWS
Status
Completed
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 29, 2018
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758-5445

Description

Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 54mm, REF 804-07-540 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.

Reason

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

Action

DJO Global sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated January 29, 2018, to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call (512) 834-6255

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

93 units