FDA Recall Terminated

EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-19-707, SIZE 7, 19mm, QTY 01, GREY, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is posterior stabilized and is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral condyle.

Recall: Z-0042-2018 · Initiated September 15, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0042-2018
Event Number
78193
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
September 15, 2017
Terminated
August 29, 2023
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758-5445

Description

EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-19-707, SIZE 7, 19mm, QTY 01, GREY, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is posterior stabilized and is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral condyle.

Reason

It was reported that an implant labeled as 343-13-708 was packaged with implant 343-19-707.

Action

The firm initiated the recall by email on 09/05/2017. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignee was directed to notify anyone to whom the product was transferred and to return any in-stock product.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

46 units