FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Empowr PS Knee Tibial Insert; Model 343-14-709 The EMPOWR PS tibial insert are made from Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E (HXL VE) UHMWPE. The tibial insert implants are intended to mate with tibial base implants.

Recall: Z-1139-2017 · Reported February 15, 2017

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1139-2017
Event ID
76206
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
February 15, 2017
Initiation Date
January 10, 2017
Classification Date
February 3, 2017
Termination Date
May 11, 2017
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, N/A, Austin, TX, 78758-5445, United States

Description

Empowr PS Knee Tibial Insert; Model 343-14-709 The EMPOWR PS tibial insert are made from Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E (HXL VE) UHMWPE. The tibial insert implants are intended to mate with tibial base implants.

Reason

The Empowr PS Insert was reported as missing the impaction slot feature.

Code Info

035U1000

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to CO, NY, and FL

Quantity

24 units