510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAltiVate Reverse® Glenoid
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 Aug 5, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K233481 (Encore Medical L.P., 2024) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1991.
- Decided
- Aug 5, 2025
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PHX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K911686 (1991). 37 ancestors in all, the oldest K800494 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK081059 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2008
- 2 generations backK161742 Aequalis PerFORM Reversed, Aequalis PerFORM+ Reversed GlenoidTornier, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK233481 AltiVate Reverse® GlenoidEncore Medical L.P. · 2024 · Recalled
- This deviceK252141 AltiVate Reverse® GlenoidEncore Medical L.P. · 2025
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- Root · 11 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 10 generations backK984541 Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral HeadDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 9 generations backK992065 Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global…DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 8 generations backK021478 Delta ShoulderDepuy, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK030941 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2004
- 6 generations backK041873 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2004
- 5 generations backK050316 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2005
- 4 generations backK061439 Aequalis Reversed ProsthesisTornier · 2006
- 3 generations backK081059 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2008
- 2 generations backK161742 Aequalis PerFORM Reversed, Aequalis PerFORM+ Reversed GlenoidTornier, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK233481 AltiVate Reverse® GlenoidEncore Medical L.P. · 2024 · Recalled
- This deviceK252141 AltiVate Reverse® GlenoidEncore Medical L.P. · 2025
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K911686 | Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-Shoul | Depuy, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −10 | K984541 | Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral Head | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K992065 | Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global Advantage… | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K021478 | Delta Shoulder | Depuy, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K030941 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K041873 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K050316 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K061439 | Aequalis Reversed Prosthesis | Tornier | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K081059 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K161742 | Aequalis PerFORM Reversed, Aequalis PerFORM+ Reversed Glenoid | Tornier, Inc. | 2016 | 3 |
| −1 | K233481 | AltiVate Reverse® Glenoid | Encore Medical L.P. | 2024 | 8 |
| 0 (this device) | K252141 | AltiVate Reverse® Glenoid | Encore Medical L.P. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K233481 | AltiVate Reverse® GlenoidSummary page 5…nted prosthesis Common Name: Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis Product Code: PHX Predicate: AltiVate Reverse® Glenoid (K233481) Indications for Use: The AltiVate Reverse® Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated as a reverse shoulder repl… | 2024 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 34 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 6 of the 37 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K233481.
How does its category compare?
All PHX devicesPHX Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, 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 Reverse® Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated as a reverse shoulder replacement for patients with a functional deltoid muscle and a grossly deficient rotator cuff joint suffering from pain and dysfunction due to: Severe arthropathy with a grossly deficient rotator cuff; Previously failed joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff; Fracture of glenohumeral joint from trauma or pathologic conditions of the shoulder including humeral…
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The AltiVate Reverse® Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated as a reverse shoulder replacement for patients with a functional deltoid muscle and a grossly deficient rotator cuff joint suffering from pain and dysfunction due to:
Severe arthropathy with a grossly deficient rotator cuff;
Previously failed joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff;
Fracture of glenohumeral joint from trauma or pathologic conditions of the shoulder including humeral head fracture, displaced 3- or 4-part fractures of proximal humerus, or reconstruction after tumor resection;
Bone defect in proximal humerus;
Non-inflammatory degenerative disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis of the natural humeral head and/or glenoid;
Inflammatory arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis;
Correction of functional deformity.
The glenoid baseplate is intended for cementless application with addition of screws for fixation. This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts for anatomic and hemi procedures.
All RSP® Monoblock and AltiVate Reverse® humeral stems are intended for cemented or cementless use.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K252141 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K252141: AltiVate Reverse® Glenoid.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K252141
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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