Encore Medical, Lp: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1241-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 30, 2018

Date Posted: April 4, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1241-2018

Event ID: 79353

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 387 units

Code Information:

Lot Codes: 183312L03, 200006L01, 224643L01

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated