AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System for the following Part Numbers: 1. Part # 520-08-00, Rev. C., 2. Part # 520-10-000, 3. Part # 520-12-000, 4. Part # 520-14-000, 5. Part # 520-16-000

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part number/ Lot number: 1. 520-08-000 / 85OU1108; 85OU1110; 85OU1111, 2. 520-10-000 / 851U1256; 851U1257; 851U1258; 851U1259, 3. 520-12-000 / 852U1402; 852U1393; 852U1404; 852U1395; 852U1398A, 852U1405; 852U1397; 852U1391; 852U1400; 852U1398; 852U1407; 852U1396; 852U1406, 4. 520-14-000 / 853U1234; 853U1240; 853U1241A; 853U1238; 853U1239; 853U1237; 853U1241, 5. 520-16-000 / 854U1076; 854U1077
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

โš ๏ธ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Encore Medical, LP
Reason for Recall:
Complaints have been received concerning the humeral stem failing to mate with the broach handles for a shoulder device. This could result in delay of procedure or revision surgery.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System for the following Part Numbers: 1. Part # 520-08-00, Rev. C., 2. Part # 520-10-000, 3. Part # 520-12-000, 4. Part # 520-14-000, 5. Part # 520-16-000

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part number/ Lot number: 1. 520-08-000 / 85OU1108; 85OU1110; 85OU1111, 2. 520-10-000 / 851U1256; 851U1257; 851U1258; 851U1259, 3. 520-12-000 / 852U1402; 852U1393; 852U1404; 852U1395; 852U1398A, 852U1405; 852U1397; 852U1391; 852U1400; 852U1398; 852U1407; 852U1396; 852U1406, 4. 520-14-000 / 853U1234; 853U1240; 853U1241A; 853U1238; 853U1239; 853U1237; 853U1241, 5. 520-16-000 / 854U1076; 854U1077

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2331-2021

Related Recalls

942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery.

Jan 5, 2026 Implants & Prosthetics View Details โ†’