FDA Recall Open, Classified

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

Recall: Z-0611-2020 · Initiated February 4, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0611-2020
Event Number
84151
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
LXH
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 4, 2019
Posted
December 6, 2019
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758-5445

Description

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

Reason

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

Action

On February 4, 2019, DJO emailed consignees a Urgent Field Safety Notice" concerning the recalled product. This field safety notices provided consignees "best practices" for use of the device. On August 19, 2019, DJO revised their "Urgent Field Safety Notice" to communicate the exchange process for physical product in consignees inventory. The field safety notices asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Please locate within your inventory part 800-05-035 in FA K EMP COMP PAT TOOL KIT, FA K EMP PAT TOOL KIT, and FA K EMP PAT TOOL KIT WIMPCTR. The quantities shown within each consignee letter is specific to the consignee. 2. Contact Customer Service to initiate a return of the product via RMA and to have the replacement impactors sent to you. 3. If you have any questions, please contact Teffany Hutto by phone at (512) 834-6255 or by email at [email protected].

Distribution

CO, WA, CA, UT, CA, TN, TX, MS, MO, AR, OK, LA, MN, IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, PA, SC, FL, PR, AL, GA, NM, AZ, NV, VA, RI, MD, ME PA, NY OUS: None

Quantity

410 devices