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Class II Recall

DJO Surgical: Altivate Reverse, Humeral Stem, Small Shell, Size 6 x 108mm, REF: 533-06-108

Encore Medical, LP

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for DJO Surgical: Altivate Reverse, Humeral Stem, Small Shell, Size 6 x 108mm, REF: by Encore Medical, LP. Reason: Orthopedic device components were not subjected to final sterilization before shipment, which if implanted may lead to varying degrees of infection, w.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2607-2023

Action Date

2023-09-27

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

DJO Surgical: Altivate Reverse, Humeral Stem, Small Shell, Size 6 x 108mm, REF: 533-06-108

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI/Lot: 00190446259091/923W1411/April 3, 2029

Quantity Affected: 15

Reason for Recall

Orthopedic device components were not subjected to final sterilization before shipment, which if implanted may lead to varying degrees of infection, which may require treatment, prolonged monitoring, and may lead to revision surgery

Distribution

US: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA. OUS: Sweden, Australia, France, UK, Colombia, Germany

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-08-04

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 195 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Encore Medical, LP has 44 FDA actions in our database, including 44 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Encore Medical, LP) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Encore Medical, LP have FDA actions?

Encore Medical, LP has 44 FDA actions in our database, including 44 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2607-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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