Encore Medical, Lp: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1257-2018)

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 Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 42mm, REF 804-07-420 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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 29, 2018

Date Posted: April 4, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1257-2018

Event ID: 79241

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Completed

Product Quantity: 92 units

Code Information:

All Serial Numbers

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated