PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide The EMPOWER PS Box Cut Guide is used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant

Reported: December 21, 2016 Initiated: September 19, 2016 #Z-0766-2017

Product Description

Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide The EMPOWER PS Box Cut Guide is used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant

Reason for Recall

It has been discovered that during Empowr PS Total Knee replacement, while chiseling for bone removal in the box area, femoral chipping has occurred in surgery.

Details

Recalling Firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Units Affected
162 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide The EMPOWER PS Box Cut Guide is used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant. Recalled by Encore Medical, Lp. Units affected: 162 units.
Why was this product recalled?
It has been discovered that during Empowr PS Total Knee replacement, while chiseling for bone removal in the box area, femoral chipping has occurred in surgery.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 21, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0766-2017.