Encore Medical, LP recalls Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS
- Polymer/Metal/Polymer Cemented Semi-Constrained Patellofemorotibial Knee Prosthesis
- Labeling Change Control
Reason for recall
Knee implants contain incorrect labeling (size and/or side incorrect)
Affected product
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Affected products & lots
- Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 4L 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-16-704 Product Description: Enovis knee devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty per the Indication for use. While total knee replacements are not intended to withstand activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patientsGTIN 008889121671163 affected lots341-16-70400888912167116148T1057
What the firm is doing
On January 15, 2026 Enovis (Encore Medical, L.P.) issued a Urgent: Medical Device Recall expansion notification to affected consignees via Email. The expansion notification included additional lots of affected product. Initial notification was sent out on July 9, 2025. Enovis asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Review your stock for the products and lot numbers for the items to be returned. 2. Remove any indicated product from stock and quarantine. 3. This notice needs to be passed on to all those within your organization or to any organization where the product has been transferred. 4. Complete acknowledgement and response form and contact Customer Service at 1-800-456-8696 or through your regional email address, to place a replacement request. You will be provided with an RMA number and shipping label to return the affected product. 5. Return all devices (quantities listed above) using the RMA number and shipping label provided by Customer Service.
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US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, NY, TN, TX.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2285-2025
- 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
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