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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 5R 16MM, VE, REF: 342-16-705; EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 3R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-703

Reported: January 1, 2025 Initiated: December 18, 2024 #Z-0766-2025

Product Description

EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 5R 16MM, VE, REF: 342-16-705; EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 3R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-703

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Encore Medical, LP
Units Affected
33
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of VA, MN, TX, WI, IA, IL, IN, SC, NY, MD, CA, FL, AZ, WA.
Location
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 5R 16MM, VE, REF: 342-16-705; EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 3R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-703. Recalled by Encore Medical, LP. Units affected: 33.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 1, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0766-2025.