Encore Medical, LP recalls EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert
- Polymer/Metal/Polymer Cemented Semi-Constrained Patellofemorotibial Knee Prosthesis
- Labeling Change Control
Reason for recall
5R 16MM knee tibial insert package may contain knee tibial insert 3R 14MM and vice versa, which may cause surgical delay to get a new product.
Affected product
Check your device
Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 5R 16MM, VE1 code
- 342-16-705
EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 3R 14MM, VE1 code
- 342-14-703
Lot / code information
- Lot #
- 342-16-705/00888912167628/159T1086 342-14-703/00888912167505/137T1086
What the firm is doing
On 12/18/2024, recall notices were emailed to consignees who were asked to do the following: 1. This notice needs to be passed on to all those within your organization or to any organization where the product has been transferred. 2. Review your stock for the products and lot numbers for the items to be returned. 3. Return all devices (quantities listed above) using the RMA number and shipping label provided by Customer Service. 4. Complete and return the acknowledgement and response form via email to Lesli.Helmick@enovis.com If you have questions contact the firm at productsafety@enovis.com
DistributionShow detailsHide
US Nationwide distribution in the states of VA, MN, TX, WI, IA, IL, IN, SC, NY, MD, CA, FL, AZ, WA.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-0766-2025
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K143242The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · JWHOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 888.3560The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Encore Medical, LPSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
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