Encore Medical, LP recalls EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner
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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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36H1 code
- 942-01-36H
Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36J1 code
- 942-01-36J
Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 40G1 code
- 942-01-40G
Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 32C1 code
- 942-01-32C
Lot / code information
- Lot #
(Expiration): 942-01-36H/00190446309789/624Z1032(03-15-2026), 942-01-36J/00190446309802/626Z1021(03-15-2026), 942-01-40G/00190446309826/628Z1034(03-15-2026), 942-01-32C/00190446309697/615Z1026(03-15-…Show all
(Expiration): 942-01-36H/00190446309789/624Z1032(03-15-2026), 942-01-36J/00190446309802/626Z1021(03-15-2026), 942-01-40G/00190446309826/628Z1034(03-15-2026), 942-01-32C/00190446309697/615Z1026(03-15-2026)
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-1234-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K190057The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · LPHOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 888.3358The 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.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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