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DJO SURGICAL 509-02-032Recalls & reported problems

Encore Medical, L.P. · AR, SMALL SOCKET INSERT, 32MM NEUTRAL Eplus · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This DJO partial shoulder implant is a metal joint replacement part. The 355 reports describe infection, dislocation and joint instability, and some describe repeat surgery. The reports record 354 injuries, 1 malfunction and no deaths. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
364
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
363
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 364 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190446257554), received between May 17, 2018 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 363 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (58 reports).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K172351); 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 5 reportsDec 2023: 2 reportsJan 2024: 5 reportsFeb 2024: 5 reportsMar 2024: 4 reportsApr 2024: 3 reportsMay 2024: 4 reportsJun 2024: 7 reportsJul 2024: 3 reportsAug 2024: 5 reportsSep 2024: 2 reportsOct 2024: 6 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 5 reportsJan 2025: 6 reportsFeb 2025: 3 reportsMar 2025: 7 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 4 reportsJun 2025: 6 reportsJul 2025: 6 reportsAug 2025: 3 reportsSep 2025: 5 reportsOct 2025: 3 reportsNov 2025: 3 reportsDec 2025: 9 reportsJan 2026: 7 reportsFeb 2026: 9 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 7 reportsMay 2026: 5 reportsJun 2026: 8 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 10 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202610
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem215
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available76
  • Unstable58
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated48
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem4
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection3
  • Fracture2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection120
  • Joint Dislocation75
  • Joint Laxity65
  • Insufficient Information23
  • Implant Pain18
  • Pain15
  • Medical device site infection13
  • No Code Available11

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 364 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 28, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 50926528 ↗
  • InjurySep 21, 2026Unstable

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 50849240 ↗
  • InjurySep 21, 2026Unstable

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 50849237 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2026Unstable

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 50796561 ↗
  • InjurySep 15, 2026Unstable

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 50782325 ↗
  • InjurySep 15, 2026Unstable

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 50781683 ↗
  • InjurySep 15, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    Revision surgery - Due to infection.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 50766721 ↗
  • InjurySep 14, 2026Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 50765483 ↗
  • InjurySep 11, 2026Unstable

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 50725173 ↗
  • InjurySep 1, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    Revision Surgery - due to dislocation.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 50554105 ↗
  • InjuryAug 17, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    Revision Surgery - due to dislocation.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 50289104 ↗
  • InjuryJul 10, 2026Unstable

    REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 25788262 ↗
  • InjuryJun 24, 2026Unstable

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO WEAR/INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 25616346 ↗
  • InjuryJun 24, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO DISLOCATION.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 25616344 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 25476746 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    SHOULDER INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 25476740 ↗
  • InjuryJun 10, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ALL IMPLANTS REMOVED FROM CASE IN 2022 BY (B)(6) AT (B)(6) HOSPITAL IN (B)(6) DUE TO POTENTIAL INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 25461504 ↗
  • InjuryJun 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT HAD PAIN AND HAD LOSS OF RANGE OF MOTION.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain; Loss of Range of Motion

    MAUDE report 25429202 ↗
  • InjuryJun 5, 2026Unstable

    DISLOCATION.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 25417043 ↗
  • InjuryJun 3, 2026Patient Device Interaction Problem

    REVISION SURGERY - THE SHOULDER WAS TIGHT, SO DOCTOR WANTED TO DO A HEAD AND POLY EXCHANGE. HEAD LOOKED GOOD SO WE JUST DID POLY.

    Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion

    MAUDE report 25369533 ↗
  • InjuryMay 29, 2026Unstable

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 25339977 ↗
  • InjuryMay 29, 2026Unstable

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 25339975 ↗
  • InjuryMay 26, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO DISLOCATION.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 25293887 ↗
  • InjuryMay 25, 2026Unstable

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 25273239 ↗
  • InjuryMay 12, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 25150950 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K172351. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0281-2024 · Sep 25, 2023 · Open, Classified
    RSP Humeral Small Socket Insert Size 32 mm Semi-Constrained +4, e-plus, REF: 509-03-432, orthopedic shoulder implant component.
  • Z-2607-2023 · Aug 4, 2023 · Open, Classified
    DJO Surgical: Altivate Reverse, Humeral Stem, Small Shell, Size 6 x 108mm, REF: 533-06-108
  • Z-0117-2021 · Aug 31, 2020 · Terminated
    AltiVate Reverse Small Socket Insert, 44mm Semi Constrained - E-Plus, Part Number: 509-03-044 - Product Usage: Per IFU, DJO Surgical shoulder devices are intended for treatment of

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