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DJO SURGICAL 530-10-175Recalls & reported problems

Encore Medical, L.P. · ALTIVATE REVERSE, HUMERAL STEM, STANDARD SHELL, SZ 10X175mm · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888912168373), received between Feb 13, 2018 and Apr 29, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (2 reports).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K141990); 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection2
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Device Slipped1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • Joint Laxity3
  • Failure of Implant2
  • Implant Pain1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 29, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PATIENT HAD A LOOSE CEMENTED STEM.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 25025935 ↗
  • InjuryJan 8, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO LOOSENING

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 21108225 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO PAIN AND LOOSENING.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain; Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 18044507 ↗
  • InjuryAug 3, 2020Loose or Intermittent Connection; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    REVISION SURGERY - STEM WAS LOOSE, REMOVED STEM AND LINER (POLY). ALSO REPLACED 32 GLENOID HEAD WITH A 36 TO INCREASE STABILITY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10355741 ↗
  • InjuryApr 18, 2019Loose or Intermittent Connection

    REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE STEM BEING LOOSE. THE SURGEON RE-DID IT AND CEMENTED IT.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 8527144 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 13, 2018Device Slipped

    REVISION SURGERY - THE PATIENT HAD A DJO LONG STEM REMOVED DUE TO IT BEING LOOSE. THE SURGEON THEN DROPPED A SIZE FROM A 10X175 TO AN 8X175 AND CEMENTED THE STEM. THE SURGEON USED FIBULAR ALLOGRAFT FOR SUPPORT.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 7267941 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K141990. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1241-2018 · Jan 30, 2018 · Terminated
    AltiVate Reverse INSTRUMENTATION, HUMERAL SOCKET SHELL TRIAL, STANDARD, REF 804-06-152, Qty: 01, Encore Medical, LP Orthopedic surgical instrument. Product Usage: The humeral soc
  • Z-0626-2016 · Dec 8, 2015 · Terminated
    AltiVate Reverse Humeral Broach, Size 10 Catalog number 804-06-040, Size 14 Catalog number 804-06-044, and Size 16 Catalog number 804-06-046. Orthopedic surgical instrument for us
  • Z-0131-2016 · Sep 15, 2015 · Terminated
    AltiVate Humeral Socket Shell Trial, Part Number 804-06-052 The glenoid baseplate is intended for cementless application with addition of screws for fixation. The humeral stem is

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