FDA Recall Open, Classified

EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36H, REF: 942-01-36H; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36J, REF: 942-01-36J; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 40G, REF: 942-01-40G; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 32C, REF: 942-01-32C

Recall: Z-1234-2026 · Initiated January 5, 2026

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1234-2026
Event Number
98177
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
LPH
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Initiated
January 5, 2026
Posted
February 2, 2026
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, LP, Austin, TX, 78758-5445

Description

EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36H, REF: 942-01-36H; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36J, REF: 942-01-36J; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 40G, REF: 942-01-40G; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 32C, REF: 942-01-32C

Reason

942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery.

Action

On 1/5/2026, recall notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) This notice needs to be passed on to all those within your organization or to any organization where the product has been transferred. 2) Contact the firm to arrange for affected device return. 3. Complete and return the acknowledgement and response form via email to [email protected] Customers with questions can email the firm at [email protected]

Distribution

US: TX, IA, MI, MS, MA, RI, NJ, PA, NY, MO, OK, PR, AL, CA

Quantity

49