FDAAugust 22, 2023device

EMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10¿ Hooded, HXe+, 40H, REF: 942-01-40H

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Knee insert and acetabular system parts were swapped within inner pack prior to the product being sealed within the tray, which could result in surgeons not having the correct product for the surgery due to different anatomies (Hip vs Knee).

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

encore medical lpencoreencore medical

UPCs

00190446309833

Recall history

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