UnratedMedical device recall · FDA · Published July 10, 2018
djosurgical Linear Neck Trials Recall: Retaining Ring Failure Risk
Encore Medical recalls djosurgical Linear Neck Trials with Spring Sides due to potential retaining ring failure. Affected models include REF S-200635 and S-200636. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Encore Medical is recalling djosurgical Linear Neck Trials with Spring Sides (both standard and lateral versions) because the retaining ring might fail. This could lead to improper use during surgery if the ring breaks. The recall covers specific model numbers and revisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/70649-djosurgical-linear-neck-trials-recall-retaining-ring-failure-risk.
“djosurgical Linear Neck Trials Recall: Retaining Ring Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/70649-djosurgical-linear-neck-trials-recall-retaining-ring-failure-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1692-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1692-2020%22&limit=1).
Encore Medical, LP recalled djosurgical Linear Neck Trials with Spring Sides due to a potential retaining ring failure, according to the FDA on July 10, 2018.
How to tell if you have it
djosurgical Linear Neck Trials with Spring Sides, Standard, nonsterile, REF S-200635
djosurgical Linear Neck Trials with Spring Sides, Lateral, nonsterile, REF S-200636
Lot codes 313R1000, 313R1900, 313R1901 for REF S-200635
Lot codes 314R1000, 314R1900, 314R1901 for REF S-200636
Sold in CA, CO, MD, MN, OH, TX, and WA
The hazard
The retaining ring on the neck trials has a potential to fail interoperatively.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Encore Medical, LP has issued 43 other recalls since May 31, 2017. Recent Encore Medical recalls include an EMPOWR 3D Knee Ins product mix-up on Feb. 16, 2026, and incorrect labeling for EMPOWR 3D Knee Implants on Jan. 15, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Merit Medical Custom Procedure Kit recall (Dec. 4, 2025) and an Olympus HX-400U-30 Ligating Device recall (Oct. 30, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the label for the manufacturer name 'djosurgical' and model numbers REF S-200635 (standard) or REF S-200636 (lateral). The recall includes Revision C trials and specific part numbers like 313R1000, 313R1900, etc.
Brand
djosurgical
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Device Label
Look for the manufacturer name 'djosurgical' and model numbers REF S-200635 or REF S-200636 on the device label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 7 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Distribution was made to CA, CO, MD, MN, OH, TX, and WA. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1692-2020 (July 10, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1692-2020 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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