Reported Mar 8, 2023 · Ongoing

EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6, 22MM, REF: 346-22-706; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 22MM, REF:…

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?

14 products · 57 lot codes

  1. 346-22-706EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6, 22MM

    UDI-DI
    00190446219378

    6 recalled lot codes

    • 484V1013
    • 484V1014
    • 484V1015
    • 484V1016
    • 484V1017
    • 484V1018
  2. 346-22-707EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 22MM

    UDI-DI
    00190446219385

    4 recalled lot codes

    • 485V1001
    • 485V1002
    • 485V1003
    • 485V1004
  3. 346-22-708EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 8, 22MM

    UDI-DI
    00190446219392

    4 recalled lot codes

    • 486V1005
    • 486V1006
    • 486V1007
    • 486V1008
  4. 346-22-709EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 9, 22MM

    UDI-DI
    00190446219408

    4 recalled lot codes

    • 487V1001
    • 487V1002
    • 487V1003
    • 487V1004

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Amount recalled
216

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Tibial insert implant large boxes were labeled small and the small boxes were labeled large. If the incorrect labeling is identified this could lead to surgical delay and if the surgeon does not recognize the size discrepancy between the insert label and the pin label, the surgeon may implant the incorrect pin size.

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, 5:38 PM UTC

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