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FDA DevicesClass II

EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert 5R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-705

Published: February 11, 2026Recall ID: Z-1233-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert 5R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-705

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityAustin
StateTX
Event id98177
Address 19800 Metric Blvd
Address 2N/A
Code infoUDI-DI: 00888912167529. Lot: 139T1075A. Expiration: 03-12-2026
Postal code78758-5445
Report date20260211
Product typeDevices
Product quantity19
Reason for recall942-01-40G 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.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260105
Initial firm notificationN/A
Center classification date20260202

Overview

  • Recalling FirmEncore Medical, LP
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionUS: TX, IA, MI, MS, MA, RI, NJ, PA, NY, MO, OK, PR, AL, CA
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