FDAFebruary 28, 2023device

EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill, REF: 802-05-104; EMPOWR Knee Patella Drill, REF: 802-05-108

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

The hazard

Patella drills are marked with incorrect diameter size of 5.6mm, when they should be 5.4mm. Porous patella overdrills are marked with incorrect diameter size of 5.4 mm, when they should be 5.6 mm. If the incorrect drill is selected during surgery, there is risk of the implant loosening, implant not properly fitting, and/or fractured bone.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

encore medical lpencoreencore medical

UPCs

0019044623884300190446365907

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EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill, REF: 802-05-104; EMPOWR Knee Patella Drill, REF: 802-05-108 — Recall Details · AllClear