Reported Dec 18, 2019 · Ongoing

EMPOWR Locking Femoral Impactor , Part # 800-05-035, packaged in instrument tray FA EMP PAT TOOL KIT Part # 800-99-096

Encore Medical, LP

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Encore Medical, Lp · 9800 Metric Blvd · Austin, TX · 78758-5445

Is this the product you have?

  • EMPOWR Locking Femoral Impactor , Part # 800-05-035, packaged in instrument tray FA EMP PAT TOOL KIT Part # 800-99-096
Lot codes and dates
  • All Lots
Amount recalled
410 devices

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The firm has received reports/complaints concerning the breakage of the tips of the locking femoral Impactor. Additionally, if the impactor is not seated correctly on the implant prior to impaction, this may cause off axis loading which can increase the risk of device failure. This could cause a delay in surgery. If the tip is not seen during surgery, long term risks may include an inflammatory response, infection, and/ or pain

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 5:31 PM UTC

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