Encore Medical product recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

July 18, 2025

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Encore Medical, LP recalls Brand Name: DJO SURGICAL Product Name: ALTIVATE REVERSE WEDGE GLENOID REAMER HEAD Model/Catalog Number: 804-06-311 Prod…

Recall number

Z-2546-2025

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Encore Medical, LP

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Why it was recalled

Their is a potential that the reamer may kick or bind up during or immediately prior to use.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Brand Name: DJO SURGICAL Product Name: ALTIVATE REVERSE WEDGE GLENOID REAMER HEAD Model/Catalog Number: 804-06-311 Product Description: Material: S.S/Nitronic, Non-Sterile