Encore Medical recalls ALTIVATE REVERSE Torx Peripheral screws (model 506-04-126) due to incorrect size labeling on packaging. This may cause improper use in shoulder replacements.
Package labeling for Altivate Reverse Torx Peripheral screw contains a different size then actual included product.
Encore Medical is recalling ALTIVATE REVERSE Torx Peripheral screws (model 506-0:126) because the packaging labels show a different size than the actual product. This could lead to improper use in shoulder replacements, potentially causing complications.
The packaging labels for these screws indicate a different size than the actual product. This mismatch could lead to improper installation during shoulder replacement surgeries, potentially causing complications.
Patients who have received shoulder replacements using these screws are affected. Surgeons and medical staff who use these screws during procedures are at higher risk.
Check for model number 506-04-126 on the packaging. These screws were sold with lot codes 5037A1011 and 5037A1017.
Verify the model number on the packaging matches 506-04-126.
The model number is 506-04-126.
Lot codes 5037A1011 and 5037A1017.
The recall does not provide a remedy, so no fix is available.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2008-2025 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-2008-2025 from Encore Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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