Encore Medical, LP recalls EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert 5R 14MM
- Polymer/Metal/Polymer Cemented Semi-Constrained Patellofemorotibial Knee Prosthesis
- Labeling Change Control
Reason for recall
942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery.
Affected product
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Affected products & lots
- EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert 5R 14MM, VE, REF:342-14-705UDI-DI 00888912167529.2 affected lots139T1075A03-12-2026
What the firm is doing
On 1/5/2026, recall notices were emailed to customers 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) Contact the firm to arrange for affected device return. 3. Complete and return the acknowledgement and response form via email to Lesli.Helmick@enovis.com Customers with questions can email the firm at productsafety@enovis.com
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US: TX, IA, MI, MS, MA, RI, NJ, PA, NY, MO, OK, PR, AL, CA
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1233-2026
- 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
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