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DJO SURGICAL 804-07-149Recalls & reported problems

Encore Medical, L.P. · AltiVate Anatomic, Cannulated Center Drill, 4.8mm · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00190446174530), received between May 18, 2017 and May 18, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination” (1 report).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K162024); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Contamination1
  • Device Emits Odor1
  • Temperature Problem1

Patient problems

  • Burn(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 18, 2017Contamination; Device Emits Odor; Temperature Problem

    INSTRUMENT FAILURE COMPLAINT - IS REPORTING THAT THESE ARE THE NEW DRILL BITS FOR THE ANATOMIC. THE SURGEON HAS USED THEM IN A COUPLE OF CASES, AND HE FEELS THEY ARE BURNING THE BONE, AND THEY STINK AND HE WANTS NEW ONES. THEY LEAVE BLACK DEBRIS ON THE PATIENTS GLENOID.

    Patient problems: Burn(s)

    MAUDE report 6575792 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K162024. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2331-2021 · Jun 28, 2021 · Open, Classified
    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-
  • Z-1260-2018 · Jan 29, 2018 · Completed
    Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 54mm, REF 804-07-540 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a total shoulder system indicated
  • Z-1259-2018 · Jan 29, 2018 · Completed
    Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 50mm, REF 804-07-500 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a total shoulder system indicated as
  • Z-1258-2018 · Jan 29, 2018 · Completed
    Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 46mm, REF 804-07-460 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a total shoulder system indicated as
  • Z-1256-2018 · Jan 29, 2018 · Completed
    Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 38mm, REF 804-07-380 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a total shoulder system indicated as
  • Z-1257-2018 · Jan 29, 2018 · Completed
    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

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.