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FDA Device recall Z-2600-2018

Instrument trays used to store AltiVate Small Shell Trials (FA S ALTIVATE RSP HUM TRLS SM). Metal container with lid used to organize and t…

On 2018-08-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Instrument trays used to store AltiVate Small Shell Trials (FA S ALTIVATE RSP HUM TRLS SM). Metal container with lid used to organize and t… by Encore Medical, citing A black, aluminum oxide coating may appear on the tray after cleaning. The black, aluminum oxide coating is not biocompatible.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2600-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-06-26
Published2018-08-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyEncore Medical
DistributionAZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA

Product

Instrument trays used to store AltiVate Small Shell Trials (FA S ALTIVATE RSP HUM TRLS SM). Metal container with lid used to organize and transport instrumentation to be used in orthopedic surgery. Inner trays also used to facilitate cleaning and sterilization of the instrumentation by end users.

Reason

A black, aluminum oxide coating may appear on the tray after cleaning. The black, aluminum oxide coating is not biocompatible.

Identifiers

code_info804-99-129 Vendor Lot #22747003

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2600-2018%22

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