510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAltiVate Anatomic to Reverse Conversion Module
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Encore Medical L.P. · PHX Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration
Cleared on Dec 26, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K162024 (Encore Medical L.P., 2016) and 3 other predicates after an 88-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1991. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 26, 2017
- Review
- 88 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PHX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K911686 (1991). 112 ancestors in all, the oldest K790987 (1979). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 13 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK103208 Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis Monoblock StemEncore Medical L.P. · 2011
- 2 generations backK140904 RSP Monoblock Stem with P2 Coating, Size 6Encore Medical L.P. · 2014
- 1 generation backK162024 AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2016 · Recalled
- This deviceK173073 AltiVate Anatomic to Reverse Conversion ModuleEncore Medical L.P. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK212800 PRIMA Humeral System and SMR Glenosphere Ø42Lima Corporate S.P.A. · 2022 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK233712 PRIMA Humeral System; PRIMA TT GlenoidLima Corporate S.P.A. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251184 AltiVate Reverse Shoulder System; RSP Shoulder System; SMR Shoulder…Encore Medical L.P. · 2025
Show all 13 generations
- Root · 13 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 12 generations backK984541 Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral HeadDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 11 generations backK992065 Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global…DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 10 generations backK021478 Delta ShoulderDepuy, Inc. · 2003
- 9 generations backK030941 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2004
- 8 generations backK041873 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2004
- 7 generations backK050316 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2005
- 6 generations backK061439 Aequalis Reversed ProsthesisTornier · 2006
- 5 generations backK071948 Aequalis Reversed AdapterTornier · 2007
- 4 generations backK082120 Aequalis Reversed Fracture Shoulder ProthesisTornier · 2008
- 3 generations backK103208 Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis Monoblock StemEncore Medical L.P. · 2011
- 2 generations backK140904 RSP Monoblock Stem with P2 Coating, Size 6Encore Medical L.P. · 2014
- 1 generation backK162024 AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2016 · Recalled
- This deviceK173073 AltiVate Anatomic to Reverse Conversion ModuleEncore Medical L.P. · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K212800PRIMA Humeral System and SMR Glenosphere Ø42Lima Corporate S.P.A. · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K233712PRIMA Humeral System; PRIMA TT GlenoidLima Corporate S.P.A. · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K251184AltiVate Reverse Shoulder System; RSP Shoulder System; SMR Shoulder System; PRIMA…Encore Medical L.P. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K911686 | Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-Shoul | Depuy, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −12 | K984541 | Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral Head | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −11 | K992065 | Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global Advantage… | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −10 | K021478 | Delta Shoulder | Depuy, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K030941 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K041873 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K050316 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K061439 | Aequalis Reversed Prosthesis | Tornier | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K071948 | Aequalis Reversed Adapter | Tornier | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K082120 | Aequalis Reversed Fracture Shoulder Prothesis | Tornier | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K103208 | Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis Monoblock Stem | Encore Medical L.P. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K140904 | RSP Monoblock Stem with P2 Coating, Size 6 | Encore Medical L.P. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K162024 | AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System | Encore Medical L.P. | 2016 | 6 |
| 0 (this device) | K173073 | AltiVate Anatomic to Reverse Conversion Module | Encore Medical L.P. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K212800 | PRIMA Humeral System and SMR Glenosphere Ø42 | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | 2022 | 2 |
| +2 | K233712 | PRIMA Humeral System; PRIMA TT Glenoid | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K251184 | AltiVate Reverse Shoulder System; RSP Shoulder System; SMR Shoulder System… | Encore Medical L.P. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in PHX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new PHX device
- #1 K212737 INHANCE™ Reverse Shoulder Systemscore 28.4 · 15 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K162024 | AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder SystemSummary page 4…noid baseplate is intended for cementless application with the addition of screws for fixation. Predicate Devices: • DJO Surgical AltiVate™ Anatomic Shoulder System – K162024 • DJO Surgical Reverse® Shoulder Prosthesis - K041066 • DJO Surgical Turon to RSP Conversion Shell - K111629 • DJO Surgical… | 2016 |
| * | K041066 | Encore Reverse Shoulder ProsthesisSummary page 4…emove a well fixed humeral stem. Compatible Components Component 510(k) Clearance RSP Socket Inserts K041066, K051075, K141006 RSP Glenoid Heads K041066, K051075 RSP Glenoid Baseplate K041066, K… | 2005 |
| * | K111629 | Turon RSP Socket Shell-Neutral Model 508-02-000, Turon RSP Socket Shell-Offset Model…Summary page 4…s: • DJO Surgical AltiVate™ Anatomic Shoulder System – K162024 • DJO Surgical Reverse® Shoulder Prosthesis - K041066 • DJO Surgical Turon to RSP Conversion Shell - K111629 • DJO Surgical RSP Size 44 Heads – K092873 Comparable Features to Predicate Device(s): Features comparable to predicate device… | 2011 |
| * | K092873 | Reverse Shoulder ProsthesisSummary page 4…er System – K162024 • DJO Surgical Reverse® Shoulder Prosthesis - K041066 • DJO Surgical Turon to RSP Conversion Shell - K111629 • DJO Surgical RSP Size 44 Heads – K092873 Comparable Features to Predicate Device(s): Features comparable to predicate devices include the same design features, geometry,… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K212800 | PRIMA Humeral System and SMR Glenosphere Ø42 | 2022 | 2 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 26 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 30 of the 112 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K212800 (Lima Corporate S.P.A., 2022) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K162024.
How does its category compare?
All PHX devicesPHX Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PHX
9in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PHX
72in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PHX
3in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · PHX
2,848in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PHX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 124 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 143 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 110 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 206 | 2 | 14 |
| 2016 | 4 | 132 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 | 141 | 0 | 25 |
| 2018 | 14 | 127 | 1 | 323 |
| 2019 | 9 | 144 | 3 | 504 |
| 2020 | 13 | 143 | 3 | 986 |
| 2021 | 21 | 143 | 8 | 1,404 |
| 2022 | 9 | 198 | 0 | 1,342 |
| 2023 | 9 | 154 | 7 | 1,401 |
| 2024 | 9 | 139 | 1 | 2,142 |
| 2025 | 9 | 72 | 3 | 2,848 |
| 2026 | 18 | 130 | 7 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The AltiVate Anatomic™ to Reverse Conversion Module is indicated for revision surgeries in patients with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint with severe arthropathy or a previously failed joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint. The patient’s joint must be anatomically and structurally suited to receive the selected implant(s), and a functional deltoid muscle is necessary to use the device. The conversion module…
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The AltiVate Anatomic™ to Reverse Conversion Module is indicated for revision surgeries in patients with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint with severe arthropathy or a previously failed joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint. The patient’s joint must be anatomically and structurally suited to receive the selected implant(s), and a functional deltoid muscle is necessary to use the device. The conversion module is only indicated for use with a well fixed AltiVate Anatomic Humeral Stem.
Humeral components with a porous coated surface are indicated for either cemented or uncemented applications. The glenoid baseplate is intended for cementless application with the addition of screws for fixation.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173073 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173073: AltiVate Anatomic to Reverse Conversion Module.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173073
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026